Two members of Berkhamsted Cycling Club have set a new Guinness World Record, subject to ratification, for the ‘Fastest Pedal-Powered Channel Crossing’ – the latest in a string of records set in recent months by cyclist based in the Hertfordshire town.Michael Gower and Graham Earl took 6 hours 39 minutes to complete the crossing on … Read more
A community bike project in Bristol that was praised last month by a council inspector who was investigating a complaint from a neighbour now faces an uncertain future after being told to stop operating for an indefinite period.The L-Dub Community Bike Project was set up six years ago by Ian Scott, known as ‘Scotty’, from … Read more
Look have overhauled their 795 Blade RS, claiming the new bike is not only faster but also more integrated and versatile than the previous version. Look launch disc brake version of the 785 Huez RS 17 of the best aero road bikes795 BLADE RS METALLIC BLUE GLOSSY DETAILS 5 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Gone is the slightly awkward-looking … Read more
Pinarello claim to have made their Tour-winning, hour record-holding Bolide even faster, by launching a triathlon version they’ve dubbed the Bolide TR+. Specialized launch brand new S-Works Shiv Disc tri bike, with huge 1.5 litre ‘Fuelcell’ Pinarello launches Prince, an affordable version of the Dogma F10This is Pinarello’s first tri-specific bike (although former pro cyclist turned triathlete Cameron Wurf … Read more
Merino has its disciples, others are less convinced; Lusso’s Merino Short Sleeve Jersey aims to combine the good points of merino with the best features of modern synthetics and it’s a cracking result. Its merino/synthetic mix gives a luxurious feel without sagging like 100 per cent merino can. Pros: Great fit and style, a good … Read more
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Along with cyclists not paying road tax and always jumping red lights, one common misconception held by many motorists is that it is illegal to ride two abreast.It isn’t, and when riding in groups is safer when it comes to drivers overtaking, as explained by Chris Boardman in this video.Today’s video in our Near Miss … Read more
The City of London has set out plans to remove cars from half of its streets, implement a 15 mph speed limit and encourage more people to ride bikes there by making it “safer and more pleasant” to do so.The proposals are contained in the Draft City of London Transport Strategy, published yesterday, which sets … Read more
At first, this picture doing the rounds on Instagram looks like it could be Canyon’s much-anticipated new Aeroad, a long-overdue replacement for the company’s second-generation aero road bike launched in 2014 at the Tour de France.Except it’s not. It’s a hoax. It appears a Canyon super fan based in Brazil has bought an aero frame … Read more
The Genesis Tour de Fer is a do-it-all tourer that could, arguably, do any riding that you need of it. It might not be the most lush or lustrous of rides, but it’s a bike that will do whatever you want with the minimum of fuss and without complaint. Pros: Do-it-all bike, neutral handling, comes fully … Read more
