Silca is adding a Bluetooth sensor to its Tattico mini-pump so you can get your tyre pressure just right when you’re away from home.You’re scoffing at the idea? Well, it certainly falls within the ‘do I really need that?’ category, but then, so does a lot of other technology in the cycling world. Plus, the … Read more
Oxford’s code of conduct with dockless bike-share firm Ofo means that users will receive a phone call if they park a bike outside the geo-fenced area for more than 24 hours. The move is an effort to encourage considerate parking and ensure bikes are kept where they are most needed.Dockless bikes can be parked anywhere … Read more
The PRO Toolbox XL crams a lot of tools into a pretty compact package. As such it’s a good option for anyone short on space, or who wants to carry a full toolkit around. All the tools are decent quality and you can cope with most jobs without any additions.If you’ve been fettling bikes a … Read more
A professional cyclist from Ireland says he is furious with national flag carrier Aer Lingus after his lost his bike was lost on a flight in the United States.Philip Lavery was flying from Portland, Oregon to Dublin via Newark, New Jersey, but his bike, worth €8,000, did not make it onto the connecting flight to … Read more
Climb aboard the deal train today and check out the DealCatcher’s landscape of cycling goodies from the comfort of your chair, or bed, or wherever you’re reading this article.The train will be calling at Wiggle, Tweeks Cycles, and Decathlon on today’s service, and in the process checking out some massive deals on gilets, road bikes, … Read more
There are over 50 prizes up for grabs in Cycle Surgery’s Monster £3000 Plus competition. We’ve a bike, cycling jackets, sunglasses, loads of lube, bottle cage and bottle sets, ass savers. And the prizes add up to over £3000 so that’s pretty generous isn’t it?And that means over 50 people will win something, so you … Read more
Police in Cambridge have appealed for witnesses after a man pushed a 12-year-old girl who was riding on the pavement off her bike, causing her to fall into the road. The girl was unharmed, but police say the incident could have been more serious as a car was approaching at the time.The incident happened between … Read more
Two lead cases have been brought regarding the dangers posed to cyclists by Edinburgh’s tram lines – but they will not be heard until May 2019.Earlier this year we reported how injuries caused be Edinburgh’s tram tracks over the last seven years have resulted in a bill for the NHS of more than £1m, with … Read more
Minoura has just paid us a visit to show off the new Kagura smart trainer which can be used in powered mode with electromagnetic resistance, or in non-powered mode with the choice of three different magnetic settings. It comes with Bluetooth and ANT+ FE-C compatibility so you can pair it with a Garmin bike computer, … Read more
A good pair of socks can make all the difference to your comfort on the bike. And the Madison Roadrace Premios are a very good pair of socks: they’re really well made, with a compressive foot-hugging fit and a hard-wearing weave.Made in Italy, the Roadrace Premios are available in a range of flat colours as … Read more
