A Sustrans volunteer has found screws embedded in a £2 million shared use path in West Sussex in what he believes was a “malicious act” aimed at causing harm to cyclists.The screws were discovered protruding from the surface of the 4.5-kilometre route which runs alongside the A2559 from Bognor Regis to Littlehampton.The Worthing Herald reports … Read more
If you want to make the most of your tailwind on long days in the saddle, these US Entrepreneurs may just have the thing for you… it’s a sail that attaches to the rear of your bike controlled by two handlebar-mounted buttons, dubbed the CycleWing and now crowdfunding on Kickstarter to bring the working prototype into full production. First look: Tailfin … Read more
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Fat Lad At The Back’s Next Gen Cycling Winter Long Sleeve jacket offers great year-round ability. Get past any initial reservations about fit and you’ll find it’s an impressive and high-performance bit of kit dedicated towards larger riders, which should protect you from all but the very worst weather. Pros: Very comfy on the bike, … Read more
The broadcaster Jeremy Vine has posted another video showing a van driver making a very close pass on him during his commute in London – this time in a bus lane.The footage he posted to Twitter late yesterday evening came less than two months after he shared another video on the social network of what … Read more
Boardman has revealed updated 9 Series SLR bikes with some models already available at discount, and we headed to the Boardman Performance Centre in Evesham, Worcestershire, to check out the entire lineup.Boardman divides its range into 9 Series and 8 Series models. The 9 Series is the higher end, Boardman having called this its Elite … Read more
The PRO Griffon Gel is a well-made, dependable saddle that will please most riders most of the time, but it’s relatively heavy and arguably no more comfortable than cheaper, lighter foam options. It’s a strong choice for adventure bikes, though. Pros: Grippy cover, solidly made, fairly shock-absorbent Cons: Heavy, flat nose lacks effective channeling, only … Read more
Dame Sarah Storey has urged national and local governments to “build bike lanes fit for everyone, not just the brave” to encourage more women to take up cycling.The 14-time Paralympic gold medallist made her appeal as part of British Cycling’s One in a Million campaign which aims to reduce the gender gap in cycling and … Read more
Peter Sagan appears in a new video for one of his Bora-Hansgrohe team’s title sponsors in which he outlines his favourite colours in his own inimitable fashion – with the help of an apple, a gold medal, some black spaghetti and a lobster.The quirky spot is for the Bora Pure cooktop and extractor, the latter … Read more
The Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR is a very good tyre, especially during these winter months, offering plenty of cold and wet weather grip while also providing loads of puncture proofing. The small cost to the rolling resistance is worth it for the durability too. Pros: Sticky compound offers great grip, impressive puncture belt Cons: Faff … Read more
