The Ashmei Men’s T-shirt is a very capable baselayer or technical T-shirt for wider use, but your wallet might shudder at the mere thought of buying one… Pros: Technical ability, wide-ranging uses, style Cons: The cost So what has Ashmei done to justify the £75 price tag? Well, it of course uses merino wool as … Read more
A British film that tells the story of an 11-year-old girl’s efforts to recover her bicycle after it was stolen is close to achieving its crowdfunding goal.The script for the short film, called The Bicycle Thief, has won Directors UK’s Challenge ALEXA 2018, which will give the team behind it access to state-of-the-art equipment to … Read more
Fasted training – exercising without taking on food beforehand, essentially – is a concept that has been around for an age but we’re now hearing about it much more frequently than ever before. You might well have tried it for yourself. But does it really offer any benefits and, if so, how do you do it … Read more
We’re making the most of this spring-like weather before The Beast rears its head again for Easter (if the forecasts are to be believed) – so here’s our pick of this week’s test products… Smith Attack sunglasses£195Smith call the Attack their “next generation” of performance eyewear, with fast and easy interchangeable ‘Chromapop’ lenses that have rated … Read more
British Cycling has announced the creation of three new senior positions as it continues to overhaul its management following last year’s report on its governance ordered by UK Sport.The independent review, compiled by a panel chaired by British Rowing chair Annamarie Phelps, was published in June last year.It followed allegations of sexism and bullying within … Read more
Orro, better known for its bikes than its multi-tools, has come up with the M-Torque 5, a multi-tool that – if you have the appropriate fasteners on your bike – covers all the essentials for mid-ride tweaks. It’s a smart idea, well made and a good price, but check that you actually need the star-shaped … Read more
Has there ever been a better time to buy a new road bike? Here’s an Italian handmade steel frame with the latest disc brake technology that its Giro-Vuelta winning founder says he wishes he could have raced when he was a professional cyclist.It’s the Power+ Disc and is the latest bike from Officina Battaglin, the … Read more
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze today at Shimano’s headquarters in the Japanese city of Sakai, which lies within Osaka prefecture.According to a report on Asahi.com, which also has video, the fire broke out in a section of the factory dedicated to anodising parts made by the bicycle components and shipping tackle giant to protect … Read more
