Manchester’s cycle lanes are to be rebranded the Bee Network following a copyright dispute with a firm in London. Relish Technologies makes navigational compasses for bikes and motorbikes and also a route-finding app, all of which bear the name Beeline.In June, Greater Manchester unveiled plans to create the largest cycling and walking network in the … Read more
The 50-room Mount Hotel in Scarborough has become the first purchase of new leisure brand, Bike and Boot Inns. Once refurbished, it will reopen this summer geared towards cyclists and walkers.Described by a director at Christie & Com, which handled the sale, as “one of Scarborough’s gems,” the Mount is a five-storey hotel which overlooks … Read more
Most people buy their bikes complete — built up and ready to ride — but if you have very specific requirements you might prefer to buy a frameset and then add components of your own choosing. That way you don’t have to make any compromises. It’s a method of getting a new bike that was … Read more
Rapha has rejoined the WorldTour by sponsoring EF Education First and its brand new team kit has just been revealed ahead of the Tour Down Under starting next week.Ahead of that race debut, we managed to get our hands on the new team strip and you can watch an unboxing and first look in the … Read more
If it’s not enough that you have to worry about all the cars and lorries, today’s near miss was delivered by a fellow cyclist. Henry was about to turn left after leaving Greenwich Park when he was undertaken at speed.“I was indicating to turn left and there was lots of room to overtake on the … Read more
Gloucestershire Constabulary has reopened an investigation into a close pass after reviewing a telephone conversation in which the cyclist was told: “Maybe you should consider trading in your bike for a Hummer.” Matt Coldrey contacted the force with footage of a close pass executed by a George Young’s Coaches driver.After reviewing the video, an officer … Read more
If you buy it with SP’s Connect Saddle Case, then the SP All-Round Safety Light is a logical and useful addition to your bike, whatever the time of year. If it came with a bracket for your seatpost, it’d be a no-brainer. Pros: A neat add-on to SP’s Connect saddlebag, bright enough, disruptive modes Cons: … Read more
Northwave’s Sonic gloves are reasonably warm, grippy and well designed, with a stretchy cuff to keep your hands secure and the wind out. While they’re very weatherproof and fine for most of the British winter, I did find that when temperatures plummeted to zero they weren’t quite warm enough to prevent cold fingers, which stretches … Read more
Header via the_fireflies_tour on Instagram.It’s time for the weekend again! Phew.And with that, we can look forward to a bit of riding, a hill or two and lots of cake.As per usual, we want to know what you’re getting up to on two wheels so why not enter our #MyCyclingWeekend competition.All you’ve got to do is … Read more
