Northwave’s Access Pois Socks are a well-performing, nattily designed pair for warmer seasons. Pros: Nice design, keep your feet cool and dry, ‘on trend’ length, reasonable pricepoint Cons: Not cheap Socks. You may despair when you get them for Christmas, but we all love a pair of jazzy socks. Northwave has hit the nail on … Read more
The organiser of the closed road sportive the Tour o’ the Borders says that the decision to drop charges against two men alleged to have hit participants in last year’s event with sticks should not be seen as a “green light” to attack cyclists.Neil Dalgleish, the event director of the sportive that attracts 2,000 cyclists … Read more
A 43-year-old lorry driver has been charged with causing death by careless driving in connection with a collision involving a lorry and cyclist Charlotte Landi in London last year.Mrs Landi, aged 36 and a teacher at the Hampshire School in Chelsea, died in hospital on 27 September 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in … Read more
Since the development of smart trainers and apps like Zwift and TrainerRoad indoor training has become hugely popular. No more staring at the wall on a noisy unrealistic dumb trainer; it’s now more realistic, engaging and interactive than ever before. Almost as good as riding outdoors (joke!).There is a way to raise the level of … Read more
We really liked the Caratti Sport bib shorts the last time we tested them, so it’s great to see that Caratti hasn’t gone for a redesign, more a few clever tweaks to refine them. It’s a great result – and achieved without increasing that unbelievable £40 price tag. Pros: Comfortable chamois, well made, excellent price … Read more
What is billed as the UK’s first café you can cycle through while getting your caffeine hit has opened today in – where else? – Shoreditch, east London.The bad news is that if the thought of being able to grab a coffee on your morning commute through the capital without having to unclip fills you … Read more
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We were at the inaugural running of Red Bull Timelaps last year, and it was a whole lot of fun. It’s a 24-hour race with a difference, the difference being that it’s on the weekend when the clocks go back, so you actually get 25 hours of racing. This year it’s on 27-28 October, and … Read more
The inquest into the death in March last year of British ultracyclist Mike Hall while riding near Canberra in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race has heard conflicting evidence over how visible he would have been to motorists.The emphasis on his visibility has been criticised by cycling campaigners, who believe it shifts the focus away from … Read more
Rapha has today released a new Commuter Jacket that’s intended to keep you dry and comfortable on the bike while looking good enough to wear off it.Rapha Commuter Jacket 2018 – 6 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Commuter Jacket is made from a waterproof fabric that’s exclusive to Rapha. It is said to be a hard-wearing … Read more
