One of my favourite feelings is when I persuade somebody to ride to work, and it becomes a habit for them. I started doing this in London when I moved there about 15 years ago, and at that time London was not a city where cycling was common. People often took the piss out of the … Read more
For cyclists of a certain age, it’s a slightly sobering thought to realise that the Altura clothing brand has been around for 28 years this year.For 20 of those years, arguably Altura’s most visible products, both figuratively and literally, have been found in its Nightvision range. From commuters, to leisure riders, and even roadies who are … Read more
Wahoo has introduced a new Kickr Bike Pro, which it bills as “the pinnacle of indoor riding technology” and includes a saddle and handlebar tape from Fizik, along with a new Kickr Core 2 trainer that comes with WiFi connectivity and the option of either a Zwift Cog and Click or an 11-speed cassette.We’ll tell … Read more
We all like a bargain, don’t we? Save some money? Yes please! Most of us care about the environment and sustainability too… so, is there a way to mix these two ideas by giving a second life to everyday household objects that would otherwise be off to landfill? Are there cheap items that could be repurposed to … Read more
The Boardman Mens Waterproof Jacket is designed for use both on and off the bike and, typically for the British bike brand, it is extremely well priced. It has a detachable hood and excellent reflectives – and it lives up to the ‘waterproof’ part of the name very well. But I didn’t find it that breathable, … Read more
“Got your ears on?”, “Ten Four”, “There’s a Smokie on your tail”. Ehhh! Whaaaat! You may need to brush up on your Call Sign alphabet and CB radio sayings if you’ve let them lapse. Lazer’s new communication device, the VeloVox, enables hands-free peloton conversations for up to 30 riders. So, assuming every single cyclist rushes out to buy … Read more
Castelli has released a new Perfetto RoS 3 jacket that it claims “revolutionises breathable protection” thanks to an entirely new fabric – free from PFAS-based chemicals – developed with Polartec. This AirCore fabric is exclusive to Castelli and its stablemate Sportful in the cycling world, although the developers believe it will have a huge impact … Read more
Rudy Project has launched the Sinergy, a new “single-material” helmet that brings sustainability, affordability and versatility to its line-up. Made with over 60% recyclable materials, the Sinergy is said to suit every riding style and weighs 250g (size S/M) and is priced at £59.2025 Rudy Project Sinergy helmet lifestyle (Image Credit: Rudy Project)Like most things, … Read more
Cyclists, campaigners and politicians have reacted with anger and frustration after the cycling elements of a plan to boost safety at a notoriously dangerous junction were suddenly entirely dropped by the council.While Norfolk County Council has blamed “rising costs and limited funding” for the removal of cycling safety improvements from the plan for the Dereham Road-Larkman … Read more
