The Rapha Pro Team Light weight Shadow Jacket is a very impressive piece of kit for wind protection, waterproofing, packability and breathability, and though it comes at a hefty price it’s still cheaper than some rivals. Pros: Very impressive weatherproofing, packable, great breathability Cons: Expensive, two-way zip can be a little fiddly I tested out … Read more
Welcome to Thursday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Tom Dumoulin may join Chris Froome in missing the Tour de France as the Team Sunweb rider struggles to make a full recovery from a knee injury sustained during Stage 4 of last month’s Giro d’Italia that led to him abandoning the race the following day.The Dutch rider struggled in yesterday’s Stage 4 time trial … Read more
As the old adage goes, there are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes and cycling safety products crowdfunding on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. The latest contender entering the ring to ensure point three is kept alive and well is London-based Cyclo Technology, who have launched a folding helmet made out of recycled ocean plastic. WAYV … Read more
As get-well-soon presents to someone in hospital go, it beats a bunch of grapes or book of crossword puzzles – Chris Froome, still in intensive care after sustaining multiple fractures in a crash at the Criterium du Dauphiné, is set to be awarded the 2011 after the winner of the race, Juan Jose Cobo, was … Read more
Cycling Minister Michael Ellis has announced a revamp of Cycle to Work schemes, with new guidance released today by the Department of Transport making it far easier for employers to offer bikes worth over £1,000. How to save money on a bike with the Cycle to Work scheme *due an update of course!*Information has been drip-fed to us all … Read more
The Token Chain Drop Catcher is an inexpensive tool that eliminates the problem of crunching your chain expensively into the bike frame. It comes in four colours, doesn’t cost much, and works. Pros: It works, it’s not much money and could save expensive damage Cons: No fitting instructions; can’t be adjusted for height against the … Read more
Police in Canada collared a suspected bike thief – because he was riding without a helmet.The bike was stolen last Wednesday from a school in Delta, British Columbia, where it had been locked to railings, reports vancouverisawesome.com.Since 1996, all cyclists in British Columbia have been required by law to wear a cycle helmet.So when police … Read more
Many of us who use the roads see poor driving on a fairly regular basis, and many choose to carry cameras as a result. As more drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists use cameras on their day to day journeys, submission of video evidence to police is skyrocketing.7 of the best action cameras for 2020Across the UK … Read more
