The heavens opened last week in Blighty, temps have cooled dramatically and we’re remembering what it’s like to feel almost a bit chilly on the bike again. It was sort of pleasant for a few hours, but now we’re bored of it and would much prefer to be out testing gear in the sunshine, thank you very much! Garmin Edge … Read more
Alé’s PRR 2.0 Fusion HD Bibshorts offer a supportive feel, plenty of breathability and a seatpad that’s capable of keeping you comfortable throughout a long day in the saddle. Pros: High breathability, comfortable seatpad, supportive fit Cons: £170 price tag These shorts really do earn their place at the head of Alé’s range. They’re made … Read more
A family whose cycling travels around them the UK have won them thousands of followers on social media and seen them featured on media outlets such as BBC News have appealed to Cornwall’s top police officer to tackle bad driving on the county’s roads following a series of encounters with poor drivers while out riding … Read more
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Marin’s all-new 2019 Gestalt X11 does even more to blur the already slightly fuzzy boundary between a gravel bike and a ‘proper’ mountain bike. It’s got a dropper post, a low slung frame with tight back end and whopping wide bars – admittedly with a drop. Is this what the future of do-it-all bikes looks like?
Ah, how lovely that the usual British summer has returned for #MyCyclingWeekend2018!It was back to spending ages working out what kit to wear for the rainy, cool but rather sweaty conditions.Personally, I made the big mistake of deciding it was freezing, then reaching for my full winter thermals. I wasn’t cold, I just got very … Read more
A married couple from Surrey are being forced to give up riding tandem bicycles after almost eight decades because of dangerous drivers.Lionel and Joyce Joseph, both aged 95, started riding tandems 78 years ago during World War II, reports Get Surrey.The couple, who live in Forest Green near Dorking, said that two close passes, the … Read more
The Orro Cycling Jersey is a perfectly okay summer cycling top that’s likely to appeal if you ride an Orro bike, but you can get more technical jerseys for the same sort of cash. Pros: Comfortable, breathable and well fitted Cons: Only available in black, the oddly undersized pocket Orro is a British brand owned … Read more
In less than four weeks’ time, 800 or so riders will set off from Land’s End on their nine-day journey to John o’Groats, aiming to complete this year’s Deloitte Ride Across Britain. There’s probably a fair amount of nervousness among them: have they done enough training? have they sorted all their bike’s squeaks and rattles? … Read more
Italy’s Matteo Trentin is the new European men’s road race champion following a tough day’s racing around the streets of Glasgow in challenging weather.Trentin was one of a strong group of 11 riders that got away with a little under 50 kilometres remaining of the race.Other riders in the group included former cyclo-cross world champion … Read more
