Well it was an eventful end to last week down here in the south west, with a full on pile of snow being dumped on our doorstep which hindered our riding somewhat! It’s back to business this week though as the air turns milder, although not on the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path as one of our staffers discovered … Read more
The Lusso Windtex Terrain Red Overboots are ideal for when the weather isn’t too extreme. The fabric keeps out the chilly wind and the rain to an extent, plus they are very well made, especially for the money. Pros: Easy to get on and off; fabric offers decent insulation for its thickness Cons: You’ll need … Read more
In the world of cycling tech, it doesn’t feel like the year has begun until something wholly unusual lands on our desks or in our inbox from Ekoi… and after sampling the delights of their one-size, inside-out bib shorts and a jersey that is designed to prevent tan lines, they’ve now launched a custom configurator for the range-topping … Read more
“Why wait for half a second when you can just barely squeeze past someone at full pelt as though they’re not there at all?” asks Simon, who was on the receiving end of this close pass by a cement truck in December 2014.The incident occurred heading east on the A3205 Battersea Park Road, part of … Read more
Turbo trainers used to be looked at with confusion and dread in the pro peloton. They were for TT warm-ups and interval sessions during icy winter days. But like many things in cycling, Team Sky changed the attitude towards turbos, even if it took a few years of strange looks while their riders did the … Read more
Giro’s Aether is a fabulous helmet that offers an excellent level of ventilation, plenty of comfort and new MIPS Spherical technology. Pros: Well ventilated, comfortable, lightweight, MIPS Spherical technology Cons: The price tag Let’s start with the MIPS Spherical tech because that’s the most important feature. As you might well know, MIPS stands for Multi-directional … Read more
A Leeds motorist pretended to be mentally incapacitated in a bid to avoid a jail sentence for causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving. Mohammed Munir had hit John Harkins head-on while driving at double the speed limit on the wrong side of the road while overtaking his cousin’s car in Leeds.The Yorkshire … Read more
