Even without actual named storms, the UK is a windy place. Upside: there are days when the country is mostly powered by wind-generated electricity. Downside: riding in the wind can be miserable and even dangerous. Here are our hard-earned tips for coping with riding in the wind. 1. Stay at home and hit the indoor trainerCycling … Read more
One of the benefits of running disc brakes is that there’s no wear to your wheel rims when you brake, but the disc brake rotors will gradually wear with use. Thankfully, they tend to have a long lifetime and are relatively cheap and easy to swap.Worn out disc rotorsDisc brake rotors usually last so long that many people treat … Read more
A schoolgirl’s picture urging drivers to look out for cyclists, drawn after her mother was killed while cycling in Liverpool has gone viral on social media after one of her schoolteachers shared it on TwitterUnder the words “Be Aware For Clare,” the picture drawn by Anabel Killey also depicts a road bike as well as … Read more
A cyclist forced to jump onto a pavement when a driver failed to see him as she pulled in across a cycle path has urged motorists to “Please check your mirrors.”The appeal comes in the latest video submitted to our Near Miss of the Day series, filmed on Talbot Road in Manchester and sent in … Read more
I found Sportful’s Total Comfort bib shorts among the comfiest available, especially if you’re into very long rides, and you get all the same comfort plus extra warmth and cold weather protection with the Total Comfort Bib Tights. They’re a solid investment for keeping legs wrapped up with maximum comfort. Pros: Comfort, reflective details, fit … Read more
Organisers of the Belgian race the E3 BinckBank Classic have unveiled a new poster for the event after they were ordered by the UCI to withdraw the original one created for this year’s event – although going by the imagery and wording used in the latest version, they aren’t happy at being required to do … Read more
That wind just won’t go away, which hasn’t quite stopped us riding but it certainly throwing a few curve balls! Here’s some of the highlights we’ve been trying out through the blustery conditions…POC DO Half Blade glasses£225.00POC DO Half Blade glasses-1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)As worn by the Cannondale Garmin team riders, these shades have … Read more
