What is it?Lifesum is a really good app to use if you want to shed some post-crimbo timber, or just track your basic food habits and exercise day-to-day even if you’re in tip top shape. Add in the basics such as your gender, age, weight and you’re good to get started on the free version of … Read more
A Nottingham woman has appealed for the return of her 88-year-old father’s vintage bike, which was taken from a garden shed on December 23 or 24. Elizabeth Lovatt said her father had owned the “faithful friend” since 1949, riding more than 300,000 miles on it.Writing on Facebook, Lovatt said: “The picture below shows a “Rotrax” … Read more
The ArroWhere Dark Waterproof Jacket is an interesting stealth design. Standards of detailing are generally good, but breathability falls short of similarly priced competitors. Pros: Keeps out wind and rain, retro-reflectives are effective Cons: Breathability is challenged in milder temperatures The ArroWhere’s 100% polyester shell is claimed to be windproof, waterproof and breathable. At this … Read more
“I was still racing someone – I was just racing the blokes in 49th and 51st,” said Jason Kenny about the cyclo-cross race that renewed his love of cycling.The BBC reports that at the end of October 2017, having not raced a bike competitively since the Rio Olympics, Kenny entered the Horwich Humdinger in the … Read more
Cycling UK says that an ongoing government review is only likely to result in new careless and dangerous cycling offences, and describes such an outcome as “a patch-up job rather than the holistic review required.”The government announced a two-part review of cycle safety in September in the wake of “a series of high profile incidents … Read more
Commuting is the first experience of cycling for many people, replacing the car or bus it’s generally cheaper, easier, more enjoyable and better for your health.You’re going to need a bike though, and the type of bike you choose depends on what your commute is like. Is it long and hilly, flat and short, involved … Read more
London-based Donhou Bicycles has just launched the latest steel frame in its Signature Series, the DSS4 which has been thoroughly race tested throughout 2017 at the hands of the Kibosh race team. Made from Columbus tubing with a focus on racing, the frameset will set you back £1,795 and complete bikes will start at £4,380.To … Read more
The Specialized Torch 1.0 is an affordable, practical shoe from a company with an excellent footwear pedigree. The ability to choose your cleat design makes them a decent investment. Pros: Work with 2 and 3-bolt cleats, rubberised heel and toe bumpers Cons: Not the stiffest soles, Velcro not Boa-style dials Last month Dave reviewed the … Read more
