There are a lot of clothing brands vying for your hard-earned these days, more choice than five or ten years ago, and the latest brand hoping to make it to the top of your shopping list is Saikel. This Segments jersey has both a bold style and a high-quality finish, but it’s not just about … Read more
Unafraid to tackle the big questions, Australian cyclist Cameron Nicholls has been trying to find out whether his fellow riders prefer their coffee before or after their ride. Even if you say ‘both’, is one not fractionally more satisfying than the other?“I’m enjoying my pre-ride coffee more than my post-ride coffee,” said Nicholls’ ride companion … Read more
“We shouldn’t only concentrate on catching and punishing drivers when they make a mistake, but try to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to drive safely alongside cyclists in all conditions,” said Cycling Minister Jesse Norman. With that in mind, he said there would be £500,000 in funding for a pilot scheme to … Read more
1. Half of drivers unaware of Highway Code advice on passing cyclistsMore than half of British drivers are not aware of Highway Code advice for safely passing cyclists, according to a survey carried out for Cycling UK. Eight per cent said that drivers should only give cyclists space that is at least the width of their … Read more
Did the cyclist hit the wing mirror in this video or did the wing mirror perhaps hit him? Clearly of a mind that attack is the best form of defence, the two men in the van very aggressively claim that it was the former. The cyclist claims that the passenger then threw an open bottle … Read more
The Evoc Bike Cover offers a range of solutions for bike travel and storage. It’s perfect for keeping hotel rooms clean right down to fitting into the back of your car or onto a train, and it’s packable too, but I can’t help thinking it’s a little bit jack of all trades, master of none. … Read more
Ok, so maybe the dream of that TdF call-up might just be in my head, but even thinking about the Tour is making me want to climb lots of hills in the sun!If you’re not into all that racing, it’s still a brilliant weekend for getting out riding in these balmy conditions.So, it’s on with … Read more
Pelotan describes its SPF30 suncream as a ‘high performance sun protection to meet the needs of cyclists from professional athletes to weekend club riders’, and as far as I can tell it lives up to the marketing spiel. It performs well, offering lasting sun protection, has a non-greasy application, and strong environmental credentials. Pros: Clean … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins is to front a four-part Tour de France podcast for Eurosport. The Bradley Wiggins Show will go out every Monday during the race with a video version also available at Eurosport.co.uk.We’re promised Wiggins’ perspective on all the major talking points, together with previews of upcoming stages.Eurosport says the show will be anchored … Read more
The new Merida Reacto Disc Team-E is a fast and responsive aero bike that offers plenty of comfort alongside the all-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is an absolute peach. Pros: Aero frameset, exceptional spec, decent level of comfort Cons: £9,500! Who the hell spends £9,500 on a bike? Not many people, that’s … Read more
