Kalf’s Flux Lightweight Jacket proves itself to be a very capable showerproof jacket, with excellent levels of breathability thrown into the mix. Pros: Lightweight, decent cut and slim fit, breathable Cons: Not all-day waterproof, zips difficult to work, packability Kalf is developing something of a reputation for creating stylish, great value cycling kit. Sold exclusively … Read more
A man taking part in a mountain bike race in Sri Lanka drowned when he fell into a river during the event.The rider, who has not been named and came from Nepal, fell into the Mahaweli river at Kuda Oya, some 230 kilometres south east of the country’s capital, Colombo, reports AFP.Sri Lankan Airlines, which … Read more
The Ere Research Genus is a professional level road racing tyre, available in both clincher and, on test here, tubeless versions. While the chosen rubber offers plenty of grip and some decent rolling resistance, I wasn’t won over by the tyre’s lack of suppleness. Pros: Easy to fit, impressive grip Cons: Firm ride, expensive I’ve … Read more
.contributor-block { display: none;}Last night we treated you to a bike with a twist, tonight it’s a bike with a hole – the Casati Marte HT. Like the Carrera Phibra the Marte was a bike that I used to make a point of seeking out at bike shows – after all who doesn’t like a bike … Read more
Olympic long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford has said he is planning to switch to track cycling once he retires from athletics this summer.The 31-year-old, who won the long jump at the London 2012 Olympic Games and bronze in the event in Rio two years ago, says that ongoing injuries are behind his decision to quit … Read more
Crankalicious Soapy Kit Wash is a Lycra-friendly liquid that cleans really well and leaves a pleasant, gentle fragrance. It’s arguably way more effective than its own pun, but comes at a steep price. Pros: Excellent low-temperature cleaning, gentle fragrance Cons: Expensive, small bottles The instructions call for approximately 50ml per wash, which even my maths … Read more
A cyclist who complained to Oxfordshire County Council about potholes and overgrown vegetation on a cycle path was told to fix the problems himself – with a councillor even offering to pay for the materials to enable him to carry out the work.Chris Waites, aged 30, told the Oxford Mail that the 1 kilometre stretch … Read more
