BikeBox Online’s VeloVault2 bike box is a sturdy, easy to pack and easy to transport option for keeping your bike safe when you fly. It is made from high-quality components that should stand the test of time. If you don’t want to stump up the cash to buy one of these, they’re also available to … Read more
In this new episode of Shiny New Products, we’re taking a look at a brand new Specialized saddle with Elaston padding, Bontrager’s first gravel tyre and a new aluminium crankset from Spanish brand Rotor. The new Specialized Power Arc Pro Elaston saddle takes the short-nosed saddle shape that is on-trend at the moment but adds a new foam padding that … Read more
The difference between good socks and good cycling-specific socks is quite marked, and dhb’s new Aeron Lab socks are very good indeed. They’re very soft, offer plenty of comfort and a little bit of compressive support, but they are a bit pricey. Pros: Very breathable, high levels of comfort Cons: A few threads poking out … Read more
Bristol’s main bus provider, FirstBus, has been warned by the police after one of its drivers was caught on camera passing a cyclist dangerously closely.The Bristol Post has published footage of the incident which was caught on Christos Ioannou’s helmet-mounted camera in Parrys Lane, Stoke Bishop, on Thursday, October 4.Ioannou was riding home to Westbury-on-Trym … Read more
With Rapha’s explore collection launching back in March following ‘the world’s first gravel-specific shorts’ courtesy of Pedal ED, it appears gravel clothing is truly a thing… and now the French cycling apparel brand Café du Cycliste have embraced the niche too with a gravel range. 20 of the best gravel and adventure bikes Is a gravel/adventure bike all you need? The Solenne is a technical hooded … Read more
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The Selle Italia Novus Boost TM Superflow saddle is marketed as ‘shorter, more powerful, more comfortable’. The latter are very subjective sentiments, but happily they’re ones I agree with so it’ll stop, pride of place, on my fixed gear winter/trainer for the foreseeable. That said, although it’s very well made and delightful on my derriere, its asking price … Read more
The route of the 2019 Tour de France was presented in Paris this morning. With a realtive lack of time trialling and an emphasis on lower-category climbs to encourage attacking, it promises to be a more open race than has typically been the case in recent years.The opening stage, starting and finishing in Brussels on … Read more
Halfords has reportedly withdrawn from the bidding for Evans Cycles, leaving Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct the frontrunner to take control of the struggling bike retailer.Private equity firm ECI Partners bought Evans Cycles in 2015 and refinanced the company the following year following a fall in profits. The chain has been lossmaking over the past two … Read more
A startup is looking to spread positivity on Britain’s roads with the launch of a cycling glove, simply called Glove, that has a reflective smiley emoji on the palm to “make waving more meaningful”. 21 of the best winter cycling gloves Winter cycle clothing on a budgetA smile or a wave shows respect and friendliness to your … Read more
