Monton’s Urban+ Meteor short sleeve jersey is a good option for the warm weather, offering a decent level of wicking and coming in a close-to-body fit so there’s no flapping. Pros: Slim cut, comfortable, pretty good ventilation Cons: Reflective tab is on the wrong side for UK! The Meteor is mainly made from polyester/elastane that … Read more
A horse rider who was left with four broken ribs and a punctured lung when her horse was spooked by an undertaking cyclist says people on bikes need to be more aware of how to share the road safely with those on horseback.The rider, whose name was given only as Karen, had almost returned to … Read more
Trek have launched a new version of their classic 520 steel touring bike, with a larger downtube to help cope with luggage loading, more comfortable geometry for multi-day rides and a lighter alloy fork. 13 of the best touring bikes Review: Trek Checkpoint SL6The 520 is actually the longest-running bike model in Trek’s history, with the … Read more
The Zero CS gloves are Giro’s latest version of its pro-level glove for riders who want minimalism when it comes to their hand coverings. You get a small amount of protection should you crash but with none of the ride feel from the bike taken away. Pros: Great breathability, excellent fit, like riding bare-handed Cons: … Read more
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US bike brand All-City is today launching a special edition Mr Pink road bike to celebrate its 10th birthday, which it says has the “most expensive and coolest paint job” it has ever put on a bike.20180808_act_mrpink_anniversary_26456_033 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The 10th anniversary Mr Pink will be limited and available either as a frameset to build yourself … Read more
Cyclists on a heavily used off-road commuting and leisure route in Aberdeen are having to cycle into the path of oncoming traffic where it meets a bridge over the city’s new £745 million bypass – because Transport Scotland apparently forgot to stipulate making provision for cyclists’ needs when putting the contract out to tender.The bypass, officially … Read more
August was a big month for Ultracycling in Europe, with James Hayden taking the win in the 6th Transcontinental Race and Ian Walker reaching Nordkapp first in the 4,300km North Cape 4000 race. Staring from Lake Garda the North Cape tackles the Alps first as it heads ever Northwards towards the very end of the continent.It’s … Read more
The Praxis Zayante Carbon M30 Direct Mount chainset is a decently priced carbon fibre option available in a range of lengths and chainring sizes, and thanks to its direct mount fitting system you can swap in a 1x setup for a bit of off-road action. Shifting is impressive, as is the stiffness. Pros: Excellent stiffness … Read more
A man has been charged with a number of motoring offences following an incident caught on camera earlier this month in south London in which a driver repeatedly drove at cyclists.The Metropolitan Police said that Shane Seymour, aged 25, was arrested on Sunday and charged with two counts of theft of a motor vehicle, five … Read more
