A perineal problem: Organisers of World Naked Bike Ride remind bare-bottomed London participants to use seat covers on shared bikes following cleanliness concerns

After the conclusion of another successful London edition of the World Naked Bike Ride, the organisers behind the event (WNBR London) have once again called for participants utilising one of London’s cycle hire schemes to use a seat cover when riding completely in the buff, following several reports of bare rear ends on rental bikes … Read more

Roval Terra CLX III wheelset

With a verified weight of just 1070g, the Roval Terra CLX III wheelset immediately stands out. However, the headline figure is only part of the story, as performance is faultless across the board. Outstanding comfort, impressive stiffness and easy tyre setup leave very little to criticise. At £2750, though, that level of performance is exactly … Read more

Madison Freewheel Mens Windproof Packable Jacket

The Madison Freewheel windproof packable jacket might look very familiar to regular readers, and that’s because it’s a variation on the Madison Freewheel waterproof packable jacket Shaun Audane reviewed last year. It’s almost identical, and looks like it’s even pieced together from the same fabric panels, but the crucial difference is that it loses the … Read more

Affluent residents “less receptive” to cycling due to “high car ownership”, newly-approved active travel plan warns

Councillors in Hertfordshire have welcomed the presentation of a new active travel investment plan, but have been warned of the challenges of shifting car dependency among more affluent residents.Last week, the East Herts Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) was approved in a meeting of the council’s Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel, with … Read more

BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps (2pcs)

The BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps are a radical departure from the traditional Presta valve design. By replacing the standard internal core with a high-flow system, BBB aims to increase airflow by up to 300 per cent, specifically to aid in the difficult task of seating stubborn tubeless tyres. While the theory is sound, the real … Read more