Near Miss of the Day 178: Driver turns left from middle lane

This cyclist was overtaken when approaching a side road. The driver then turned from the middle lane in front of him.Ant says he normally rides this route every day for work. “It’s very, very busy but it’s generally okay. Cars and lorries are well behaved. Even when I have to cross two lanes to get … Read more

MyCyclingWeekend – Get your entries in!

Out on your bike? Upload a picture with #MyCyclingWeekend for a chance to win some prizes.It’s the return of the cyclocross season for some of the local leagues but the sun seems to be staying with us, giving lovely road riding conditions!Wherever you’re riding your bike this weekend, pop a picture up on Twitter or Instagram … Read more

The most exciting new products… that you can’t actually buy yet

It’s now common practice for online retailers to list products that aren’t yet ready to ship out, and we’ve even heard cases whereby the stock hasn’t even been ordered from their distributor yet!As summer slips away from us, there are already a whole host of 2019 cycling products emerging all over the interweb; and it’s sometimes the case … Read more

Alex ALX265 wheelset

The Alex ALX265 tubeless-ready wheels look great on paper with their up-to-date specs and for a great price. They aren’t going to set PBs when on the road but they are dependable and ride well. Pros: Price, tubeless-ready, wide rim Cons: Raised weld The budget/winter/training wheel market is pretty competitive with most people wanting a … Read more

Santini Brisk Race Mitt

Santini’s Brisk Race Mitts are a very comfortable set of low-bulk mitts that give a natural feel of the handlebar while providing just enough cushioning. The back is highly breathable and the price beats many for value. Pros: Minimal padding gives very good feel from the bar, simple design, well made Cons: Being picky, I’d … Read more