This is one of the weirder videos we’ve been sent. The video starts with some sort of tetchy misunderstanding between a guy riding in a velomobile and an old bloke who is initially off camera.“You asked me to get out,” says the velomobile bloke who captured the footage, Dana Thompson.“No, I didn’t ask you to get … Read more
New analysis by Brake, the road safety charity, released to coincide with Road Safety Week, shows that per mile travelled, cyclists are 46 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured (KSI) than car drivers.According to Department for Transport figures, cyclists and motorcyclists account for nearly four in ten deaths and serious injuries on … Read more
1. Nearly all Evans stores were profitable when profitable when chain entered administration It has been revealed that nearly all of Evans Cycles’ 62 stores were trading profitably when the chain was sold to Sports Direct last month – despite the latter’s owner, Mike Ashley, at the time saying that around half the shops would need to … Read more
There are socks that languish at the back of the drawer and others that seem to be always in the wash cycle, because you take them out to wear as soon as they hit the drawer. The Sweet Protection Crossfire 6″ Socks are definitely at the right end of the sock spectrum. Pros: Comfortable, well … Read more
Geraint Thomas made an appearance on the Graham Norton Show last night. You can watch it here. He turns up about 31 minutes in.Norton kicks off by asking Thomas about the theft of the Tour de France trophy from the NEC Cycle Show earlier this year.It’s then on to the pronunciation of his name (“Gerrnt” … Read more
The Contain Small saddle bag is the most diminutive in Fabric’s range, but it’s easily big enough to hold the essentials for your ride. It’s well made and fits securely to the bike – the only issue I had was some irritation from the seatpost strap. But that’s more of a problem with my thighs … Read more
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With the madness that is Black Friday now pretty much over, it’ll be great to take the shiny new kit out on the road!In fact, if you got some new kit, why not show it off by posting a pic on Instagram? While you’re doing that, why not enter yourself into our schwag grab competition. All … Read more
For seeing you from bike to boardroom, or cycle to chic café, in the bleak mid-winter, the Fox Wilson Portman jacket will keep you toasty while looking smart. It’s best suited to cold, dry days and travelling at a relaxed pace because the thick quilted material is only so breathable and it’s designed to be water … Read more
