Nikwax BaseFresh is a deodorising conditioner for baselayers and it works really well, removing smells and restoring breathability. Pros: Effectively deodorises, helps restore breathability Cons: Nothing At this time of year baselayers are, for most of us, an absolute necessity regardless of when or where you’re riding. The problem is, after a few rides they will … Read more
Our Near Miss of the Day feature is back after taking a bit of a break over the Christmas and New Year period, and be warned, our first one of 2018 has some very colourful language.It shows a pick-up truck driver who decided, rather than wait a couple of seconds for a cyclist to get … Read more
We’ve already put our thinking caps on over the Christmas period (helped by a steady flow of mince pies and port) and brought you our bikes of the year for 2017-2018, with the innovative 3T Strada winning the top gong. And now it’s your turn! Last year the Bianchi Oltre XR4, the See.Sense Icon, the … Read more
Last week Enigma, the British company that specialises in titanium and steel road bikes, shared a picture of its updated Etape, and I just had to find out more and share it with you all here.The Etape is a long-running model in the company’s range. I remember testing one back in 2008 and it was … Read more
The Garmin Edge 1030 is a highly capable bike computer for those who want navigation functions, offering longer run-times than the previous model and compatibility with Bluetooth Smart sensors along with several interesting new features such as rider to rider messaging and training load analysis. Pros: Navigational capability, clear mapping, larger screen and longer battery … Read more
I expected excellent performance from these Shimano S-Phyre Winter gloves and they truly deliver. The dexterity is sublime, they’re perfectly warm at 2°C and the grip from the palm is perfect. At £99.99, they’re certainly expensive, but they work flawlessly. Pros: Warm, allow great dexterity, liner included Cons: Expensive For me, gloves are an annoying … Read more
A cyclist is in a serious condition in a hospital in Birmingham after he was knocked off his bike by a motorist whom police believe had failed to stop for traffic officers shortly beforehand.The driver did not stop after the collision, and West Midlands Police have launched a witness appeal to try and trace the … Read more
General entries are now open for the fourth annual Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride, which this year starts and finishes in Leeds and will take place on Sunday 6 May.Setting off from the West Yorkshire city’s Woodhouse Moor, the finish line will be on The Headrow, the location where the Grand Départ of the Tour … Read more
The Lusso Terrain L/S Jersey is a useful spring/autumn top that wicks well and provides decent breathability. It can be worn as an outer layer on mild days, and is slim enough to fit under a jacket in colder conditions. Pros: Warm, decent breathability and wicking Cons: Not windproof or waterproof The jersey has two … Read more
