Near Miss of the Day 136: Deer Miss of the Day

Near Miss of the Day has so far featured trucks, cars, vans, buses, taxis, motorbikes, tractors, a mobile home, a bin lorry and even a police car – but this is our first ruminant.Nigel recorded the footage while riding to collect his car from the garage after work this week.Cycling incidents involving animals are not … Read more

Cycliq Fly12 HD Camera and Front Light

We reviewed the original Fly12 back in June 2016 and it was really good. The new one is better: the light is a bit brighter, the camera is better, it’s a neater package, it’s lighter and it charges faster. If you’re looking for a POV camera to record your commute it ticks all the boxes, … Read more

Oakley Flight Jacket

The superb visual clarity and unobstructed field of view, ventilation and anti-fogging performance of Oakley’s brand new Flight Jackets will suit those whose eyewear tends to steam up on long, hot climbs. If you don’t suffer from fogging there are other benefits to these new shades, but the usual high price tag is tricky to go past. … Read more

Call for government to subsidise e-bikes to drive mass uptake

A number of MPs yesterday expressed their support for the Bicycle Association’s call for subsidies for e-bikes and e-cargo bikes  to help kick-start public awareness, drive mass uptake and ensure the benefits of e-bikes are felt in the UK.The Bicycle Association believes that e-bikes and e-cargo bikes will play a central role in the way … Read more

Limar launches Air Pro on day Giro d’Italia faces Mount Etna

Limar was originally going to launch its brand new lightweight Air Pro helmet at the Tour de France, but the Astana team it sponsors wanted it for today’s stage of the Giro d’Italia which faces the mighty Mount Etna, the first of several summit finishes in the Italian race, so its launch has been brought … Read more