As part of our Near Miss of the Day series, which last week passed its 100th post – testimony to how many cyclists now film their rides as well as to the extent of poor driving – we’re often asked how people should go about reporting incidents they capture on camera while cycling.> Near Miss of … Read more
The Hydro Flask 18oz Standard Mouth Insulated Bottle plus Sport Cap is a rock-solid choice for keeping liquids hot or cold on a bike. Or in a kayak. Or a bag. Or just about anywhere life leads you. It’s not light, and at £35 RRP (£25.95 bottle, £8.95 Sport Cap) it’s certainly not cheap. But … Read more
The Specialized Women’s Tarmac SL6 Expert is a sound investment for anyone looking to buy a high quality bike that will perform in all areas. While the groupset and wheels keep the price below Specialized’s top of the range bikes, the frameset itself is absolutely outstanding. It will satisfy any budding amateur racer, avid sportive … Read more
A driver who deliberately knocked a cyclist from his bike in Colchester last year has been jailed for 16 months.Ashley Merrett, aged 30 and from West Bergholt, pleaded guilty at Ipswich Crown Court last December to actual bodily harm, dangerous driving and common assault in connection with the incident in May 2016.> Video: Driver guilty … Read more
A consultation into a proposed Cycle Superhighway in west London has generated more than 5,000 responses, with people in favour outnumbering opponents by three to two. The proposals received support from major local employers including Sky UK and Glaxo-SmithKline, while some bizarre grounds were raised in objection.The route, CS9, is scheduled to run from Kensington … Read more
As its name suggests, the Infini Tron 800 will deliver 800 lumens top whack and it’s perfectly adequate for scorching along unlit backroads. It also has a decent spread of constant and flashing options for suburban and town stuff too. Pros: Decent output, versatile settings and favourable run-times Cons: Expensive for the specification, bracket merits … Read more
Hunt quietly debuted its brand new 650b AdventureCarbon Disc wheels at the London Bike Show last week, fitted to the brand new Bowman Pilgrims Disc which you can read all about here in our highlights article from the show.The new wheels are not the company’s first venture into the increasingly popular 650b wheel size, a … Read more
