The weather’s warmed up just a notch, so this week we’re smart and turbo-trainer free and have the lowdown on some bikes, tech and gear we’ve been testing to the max in the great outdoors… Prologo 2018 Dimension Nack Saddle£199.99Prologo 2018 Dimension Nack Saddle (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)This perch looks pretty unique and has a short nose … Read more
Entries for one of the Dirty Reiver 2018, one of the best events on the UK’s fledging gravel and adventure scene, have now opened and they are selling fast. Don’t worry, there’s still time to secure your place in one of the must-ride events and start preparing your bike and body for the weekend of … Read more
Keeping your extremities warm is a must for winter riding and these Northwave Flash TH winter shoes address the issues of chilly toes without the faff of layering up. A distinct lack of vents keeps the wind at bay, although if you’re used to a stiff carbon sole on your summer shoes you may find … Read more
Proviz has gained quite a reputation with its range of 360-degree reflective clothing, and it has now expanded the range with a new £230 Elite Cycling Jacket for men and women that uses premium materials and offers a more fitted cut.It’s fair to say we were really impressed with the original Reflect360 jacket for its highly … Read more
A former US Marine has set a new world record by riding 415 miles in 24 hours on a fixed wheel bike – and he’s now aiming to take part in next year’s Race Across America.In August, Joe Lawhorn of Chillicot, Ohio broke the 400-mile barrier on a fixed wheel bike at the Mid-Atlantic Ultra … Read more
The Oxford Ultratorch Mini+ USB Headlight 100lm is a tiny but mighty secondary/contingency light with four sensibly staggered modes, producing 100 lumens in the highest flashing and steady settings. Output is impressive, relative to size, but battery capacity and run-times are better suited to commuting and training than audax or similar endurance night riding. Pros: … Read more
The Rapha Festive 500 is back for an eighth year, challenging cyclists to ride 500 kilometres during the eight days between Christmas and New Year.Online registration for this year’s edition will open on Wednesday 6 December and the same day also sees the launch of a Rapha collection dedicated to it, comprising a cap, musette, … Read more
A video of a father dashing after his son to prevent him from crashing his bike into a parked car has been grabbing a l;ot of attention on Reddit – but not for the reason you might think. The footage, which you can watch here, shows the father steadying his son’s bike on a quiet suburban … Read more
