A couple of months ago, we reported how Red Bull had challenged Strava users across Great Britain to help it rack up more than a million commuting miles between them through its club on the social network for athletes – and now, the energy drink brand has revealed that the target was comfortably beaten.The Red … Read more
The smart system links with your phone and provides a whole host of connected features, promising an ‘immersive ride experience’. The information is pretty thin on the ground so far, but what we can see is that Bitmotion is a device that you attach your phone onto, secure to your handlebars and also has an integrated light. Navigation looks … Read more
Italian sprinting legend Mario Cipollini has posted a picture of himself nude on the bicycle sporting nothing but a helmet, sunglasses, mitts, socks and shoes – and it’s not the first time he’s done it.When he posted a picture of himself in the buff to Facebook in February last year, it was to make a … Read more
If the forecast is looking a little indecisive, a lightweight, packable jacket is the go-to for any cyclist. The Boardman Women’s Packable Jacket pretty much has you covered, unless the rain turns torrential, with a good fit and decent protection, and it fits easily into any back pocket or saddle bag.The jacket is reasonably breathable … Read more
What is it?Just arrived in a new city and would rather get around by bike? Cycle Now is a bike share finder that helps you to find the nearest hire bike, and also directs you to an onward docking station that’s closest to your destination. If you’re in any major world city chances are Cycle Now will be able … Read more
A mechanic who had just finished work at a bike shop in Dublin leapt into action at the weekend when a youth tried to steal his bike which he had left propped against a wall while he popped back inside.The CCTV camera at 360 Cycles in Clontarf showed how, just a few seconds later, a … Read more
If you’re in Edinburgh for the next couple of days and have the afternoon free, here’s something worth popping along to – broadcaster and writer Ned Boulting is bringing his Bikeology show to the Fringe.Performances are at the Assembly Checkpoint on Bristo Place at 2.30pm on Thursday (today), Friday and Saturday – although for that … Read more
As the name suggests, the Limar Ultralight+ is a superlight helmet that’s also super-comfortable and keeps you very cool.Limar claims it’s the lightest bike helmet in the world, with this medium size weighing in at a tiny 175g and the large 210g. This low weight plus the 22 air vents would have been appreciated by the … Read more
Sean Conway has had to call a halt to his attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for cycling across Europe from west to east due to a torn muscle.> Sean Conway begins cycling across Europe record attemptThe Zimbabwe-born adventurer, now based in the Lake District, had been planning to undertake the 4,500-mile ride in … Read more
