British ultracyclist Chris Hopkinson has broken nine world records in just 24 hours.All of the records fell into the 50-59 age group category of outdoor track records ratified by the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association.Hopkinson, the first British rider to complete the Race Across America solo – he’s finished it on three other occasions since – … Read more
The Shortfit-C Racing saddle from Selle San Marco is an excellent all-round saddle that will suit those with medium to wide sit bones who want something pressure-relieving for training, sportives and even long tours. The weight is pretty good and construction quality is high for the price, meaning this should appeal to serious riders and weekenders alike.”>> … Read more
Police in Norfolk have launched a crackdown on thieves who are stealing bikes from secondary schools in the county.As part of the initiative, officers working with the Safer Schools Partnership will be marking bikes and encouraging students to add details to the Bike Register database.Pupils will also be taught how to lock bikes properly, and … Read more
Weldtite Dr Sludge tyre protection sealant does the job it’s claimed to, sealing small holes up to 3mm with the minimum of fuss. If you’re already running stout tyres and thorn-resistant tubes then it adds extra protection, but I’d suggest tougher tyres/tubes as first measures. Also, don’t expect it to mend rips/punctures along seams or … Read more
So, you’ve decided to join the thousands of us in the virtual world of cycling by buying a smart trainer? Well, you’ve chosen the perfect time to make that decision – it’s Black Friday!We’ve discussed this before in our ’10 best Smart Trainers’ article, but these contraptions have revolutionised the cycling training industry. Turbo trainers used to … Read more
Every British cyclist collision since 2005 will be available on a map in a move campaigners hope will spur action from government.CycleStreets, the open mapping software for journey planning, has announced a new map layer called Bikedata.Alongside the collisions, it will also show cycle parking, cycle theft, planning applications and traffic counts.As BikeBiz reports, some … Read more
Dubai’s new flagship 32km cycling lane will be open in November, allowing better access for three residential districts.Those living in Mushrif, Mirdiff and Al Khawaneej will benefit from being able to ride the city’s 250km of tracks, which will be expanding to cover 500km by 2021.Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of … Read more
A Welsh man is planning to cycle to Africa – to try to follow the path taken by the swallows that live in his shed as they migrate.Edward Beverley-Jones is crowdfunding for his effort, which will take from October to March and cover more than 4,000 miles.Edward, 43, a pond cleaner, says he will aim … Read more
Norco has just unveiled a brand new adventure bike for 2018 called the Search XR. It rolls, as is fashionable with adventure bikes at the moment, on 650b wheels with big tyre clearance, but don’t worry if you’re not down with the newly popular wheelsize, it’s also compatible with 700c wheels too. There’s a choice of … Read more
Dockless bike-share firm Mobike has announced that Newcastle is to become its third UK city. The first thousand bikes will arrive in early October and the firm says that number will most likely increase once it has more data about local demand.Mobike launched in Manchester in June and has also begun operating in parts of … Read more
