The Lusso Windtex Terrain Red Gloves are a remarkably comfortable, capable choice for general riding. Windproof yet breathable, they are surprisingly water-resistant too, and deliver at both ends of the thermostat. My one minor gripe is their lack of tech-friendly fingers; using smartphones, GPS and similar tech means their removal, which could be a deal-breaker … Read more
Indoor cycling is getting serious in 2019. No longer just a way to bang out a few intervals when it’s dark outside, indoor training has become an activity onto itself and it’s largely due to the rapid growth of Zwift. And now there’s e-racing, the latest step in Zwift’s desire to replicate the success of … Read more
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Garmin has acquired Tacx, the Dutch trainer, accessories and tools manufacturer in a move that is clearly a bid to grab a slice of the lucrative and fast-growing indoor training market.Garmin is best known for its range of GPS computers but has expanded its family of products in recent years, largely through acquisitions, with power … Read more
Austrian bike brand Simplon have launched the Kiaro Disc, with comfort in mind plus plenty of aero features and prices starting at a very reasonable £2,639. Review: Simplon Pavo Granfondo Disc 2017 First look video: Simplon Price aero road bikeThe bike makes use of Simplon’s ‘Comfort Concept’, which is characterised by flattened tube cross-sections on the seat and chainstays, seat post, top tube and the seat … Read more
We were at the CORE Bike show last week, and there were lots of things to see besides the awful carpets and the excellent buffet lunch. CORE Bike is one of the UK’s premier trade-only shows, with a host of brands represented.Anyway, there was cool stuff to be seen, and see it we did. Here’s … Read more
One of Australia’s leading motoring organisations, the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) has urged the state’s government to prioritise cycling infrastructure as a means of reducing traffic jams and crowded public transport in and around Melbourne.The organisation, which nowadays sells insurance and provides car loans as well as motoring assistance services, has outlined 10 … Read more
Prime’s Primavera Carbon Handlebar offers a great aero upgrade for users of both mechanical and electronic shifting. Setting it up is seriously simple and the feel on the road is very comfortable. It looks the business and costs a lot less than some rivals. Pros: Kills road buzz, nice drop, sprint position feels very powerful, … Read more
An annual study of traffic congestion around the world has once again confirmed what opponents of segregated cycling infrastructure don’t seem to understand – that London’s most congested roads aren’t ones where Cycle Superhighways have been built.Indeed, one new entry from the capital to the list of the UK’s 15 most congested roads illustrates the … Read more
