Cyclists who were involved in a horrendous pothole crash have asked Hampshire County Council to reassess its attitude to road maintenance.Martyn and Roxelle Kimberley were out cycling when Roxelle hit a pothole and flew through the air, landing on her face.She lost a number of teeth, broke her upper jaw and split the skin from … Read more
A £500,000 closed road cycling circuit at Pembrey Country Park could become the next step in a plan to make Carmarthenshire the “cycling hub of Wales”. The idea was spoken about after Carmarthen Velodrome reopened in October and a consultation is now underway.Anyone who wishes to comment on the proposals can have their say up … Read more
1. To filter or not to filter? Either way, the reaction was unacceptableSome readers claimed that the rider in this footage should have filtered through two cars in the first place… however there’s no doubting that the ‘reaction’ if that’s what it was was wholly uneccessary. Stay safe out there folks… Read more here2. On … Read more
The StemCAPtain Clock is designed to replace the humble stem cap and give you an easy means to keep track of the time while riding. I’ll admit, this concept smacked of gimmick, since phones and most bar-mounted computers have a clock function. However, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by its rugged convenience, and the option of … Read more
Sportful’s Bodyfit Pro Women’s Long Sleeve Base Layer mirrors its short-sleeved version: think tissue-paper-thin fabric that the pros pull on for a race. Upon seeing and first feeling the vest it would be easy to confine it to a ‘race kit’ drawer, but testing it out has convinced me it has a very useful place … Read more
Have you done a memorable ride this year, or know someone else who has and still haven’t decided what to get them for Christmas?Well, thanks to North Wales-based PrintMyRoute, launched earlier this year, you can get a 3D printed model of your ride based on your GPS data of it.So, whether it was a major … Read more
Halfords.com receives around 1.83m monthly ‘brand searches’ according to the Bike Retailers Digital Insight Report. This makes it the most searched-for online UK bike retailer.The research, carried out by digital marketing specialists Inside Online, sought to rank retailers according to how often web users searched for them by name.Scott now selling directly via their websiteGooutdoors.co.uk … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series features a London black cab driver who went through a red light, almost hit two cyclists, then turned left across the path of another to head up a high street.It happened on one of the capital’s busiest cycle routes – but one on which there … Read more
The Lezyne Hecto Drive 400XL front light is a compact and colourful addition to your bike that ensures you can both see and be seen throughout the winter months. Pros: Compact, range of settings, colour options, good value Cons: Battery life The light is fairly small, compact and lightweight. It comes in five different colour: silver, … Read more
