As the name suggests, the GripGrab PACR Emergency Jacket is designed to be pulled out of a jersey pocket or bag when conditions change unexpectedly or are short lived. The attention to detail is impressive and the waterproofing works well. The breathability, on the other hand, is pretty rubbish.The laboratory ratings for the waterproofing and … Read more
A Florida motorist has been arrested following a shocking road rage incident, caught on camera, which saw him deliberately swerve into a group of cyclists before allegedly firing a gunshot in their direction.Footage of the confrontation, shared widely on social media, shows the cyclists riding two-abreast in Cutler Bay, Florida, around 20 miles south of … Read more
A bike shop owner has claimed that widespread confusion concerning the legality of electric bikes is negatively impacting legitimate sales, while noting that staff often face aggression when refusing service to illegal bike owners due to safety concerns.Speaking to the BBC, Carmen Orga of Pell and Parker, the wholesaler which owns independent cycle retailer Richardsons … Read more
Tacks have reportedly been found on the final descent of Thursday’s Vuelta a España stage, sparking safety fears ahead of what looks set to be a technical, fast downhill section.An image of one tack, piercing what appears to be an amateur cyclist’s tyre, was posted on social media by Eurosport’s Laura Meseguer, who was sent … Read more
Prime minister Andy Burnham has been told to invest £30 million in safe cycling infrastructure and facilities in order to leave a lasting legacy of improved public health and reduced inequality following next summer’s Tour de France visit to the UK.Both the men’s and women’s editions of the Tour de France will get underway in … Read more
The Challenge Elite Pro Handmade TLR tyres are a new release from the Italian brand, which is known best for its handmade cotton clincher, tubular, and – more recently – tubeless tyres that have dominated on the CX circuit for years. They’re pretty good value and boast supposedly category leading ride feel. However, as easy … Read more
Merseyrail has come under fire from Cycling UK after banning all non-folding e-bikes from its train services and stations. The UK cycling charity has highlighted issues the ban causes for people with difficulties walking and issued a formal complaint to the Liverpool-based rail operator.On 14 July, Merseyrail announced its plans to ban non-folding e-bikes from … Read more
Ahooga may not be a familiar name even to keen e-bike watchers – in the UK at least. The Belgian brand specialises in folding bikes – electric and non-electric. The premium Ahooga E-Max Alfine model targets the train-transportable electric folder market and represents a distinctive but very effective take on the genre. Interestingly too, it’s … Read more
Gravel racing in Britain has its first national champions. Jenson Young (Ribble – Verge Sport) and Sophie Wright (Ribble Outliers) made history at Ae Forest in Scotland last weekend, becoming the first riders to claim the official British Cycling Gravel Championship titles. Young completed the 90km course in 2:38:32, while Wright took the women’s title … Read more
