George recently reviewed the sister knee warmers to Pearl Izumi’s Elite Thermal Arm Warmers, and if you’ve read that review you’ll know he rated them particularly highly, especially with the addition of new PI Dry coating that adds water-repellency to the mix. Pros: Warm, comfortable, great fit, water repellent Cons: Expensive As with the knee warmers, … Read more
Motorists approaching a cyclist from behind will spot them earlier if the rider is wearing high visibility clothing on their lower rather than upper body, according to a new study, with researchers recommending riders wear fluorescent leggings.The findings were presented in a paper given at the annual meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society … Read more
The leader of Ealing Council has said that “segregated cycle lanes are the answer” to road traffic congestion, the growing obesity crisis and premature deaths caused by air pollution.Councillor Julian Bell’s remarks, which he made in a column for the Ealing Gazette, follow the deaths of two cyclists on the west London borough’s roads in … Read more
It’s hard to get too excited about the cycling overshoe. Just there to do the simple job of keeping your feet a little bit aero, warm or dry, and oftentimes a mix of all three. The real Cinderella of the bike clothing world, if the glass slipper was in an oversized sock that is, it’s importance … Read more
The ‘smart’ tag on Magicshine’s MJ-900B Smart Light is important, because its latest front light is Bluetooth-enabled for programming from your smartphone. It also features a much-improved battery and lens. Pros: Upgraded battery and lens plus Bluetooth control Cons: Bigger battery may have to go under your down tube Last time we reviewed the MJ-900 … Read more
A Member of Parliament heading an inquiry into doping in sport has said that “a cloud now hangs over one of our greatest Olympians” – Sir Bradley Wiggins – following yesterday’s announcement by UK Anti-doping (UKAD) that it had concluded its investigation into British Cycling and Team Sky and that no charges would be brought.The … Read more
What is it?MAPS.ME is one of the world’s most popular navigation apps, and claims up to 70 million users worldwide. All maps and features are free, and its detailed algorithm pulls in maps from all over the world using the OpenStreetMap open-source mapping system. No internet is required to connect so you can save on data, … Read more
