Santini Women’s Coral 2.0 Winter Jacket

The Coral 2.0 Windproof Winter Jacket is Santini’s offering of an outer layer for very cold days. I didn’t find it substantial enough for the lower end of the suggested temperature range, but it certainly offers excellent breathability and has a genuine women-specific cut. Pros: Warmth without bulk, practically positioned zip pocket Cons: Short in … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 78: Close passing crane and Jewson lorry drivers

One thing about typical cycle lanes on British roads is that the white strip of paint separating them from the main carriageway does seem  to have a psychological effect on many drivers – and from a cyclist’s point of view, it’s not a good one.This video, posted to YouTube by Berkshire cyclist Uphill Freewheeler, gives … Read more

New Stages power meters available in UK

Three new Stages Power products will be available in the UK for the first time this month: the Stages Power LR dual-sided power meter (LR as in left and right, obviously), the Stages Power R driveside power meter and the updated Stages Power L non-driveside system.Stages Power LRStages Power LR is the dual-sided power meter … Read more

Fulcrum Racing 7 Disc Brake wheelset

Gravel and adventure riding is growing in the UK and it’s that scene that Fulcrum is aiming at with its revamped Racing 7 DB wheels. With a wider rim than others in the range, to work with bigger rubber, the Racing 7s compete well on and off road with many on price and weight. A … Read more

Sportful Fiandre Extreme Jacket

Tackling unpredictable but mostly bad weather is tricky at this time of year, but not so with the redesigned Sportful Fiandre Extreme jacket. It’s become my go-to jacket for horrible weather because it keeps me protected when it’s cold, windy and raining, manages heat well, and the bright yellow ensures I’m as visible to other … Read more

Young drivers need to learn how to avoid collisions with vulnerable road users more quickly, says road safety charity

A road safety charity has said that young drivers need to learn how to avoid collisions with vulnerable road users more quickly.The appeal from IAM RoadSmart followed analysis carried out in partnership with the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) into crahes involving young drivers.Their report, called Young Novice Driver Collision Types, found that young drivers quickly … Read more

New video emerges of moment police in Adelaide pulled over Team Sky

New footage has emerged of the moment police in Adelaide, South Australia pulled over riders from Team Sky and gave them a warning over their behaviour after they were seen breaking traffic laws.The incident happened on Monday morning in Adelaide’s Central Business District while the Team Sky riders were on a training ride, on which … Read more