When it’s too mild for a winter jacket but too chilly for a short sleeve jersey, the Assos iJ.tiburu_evo7 long-sleeve jacket is a really good pick. It’s luxuriously soft against the skin, has an excellent fit and provides ideal insulation for spring and early summer riding. It does, however, lack the wind and rain protection … Read more
When it comes to folding bikes, Brompton is the most famous out there, known for its quick fold, its compact size and portability along with its surprisingly agile ride.Why it’s a design classicThe Brompton’s standout feature is the ease with which it folds. The back end swings underneath the frame, the frame folds in two via a … Read more
Fans of upmarket cycle clothing brand Rapha who love its clothing but not its prices can now secure discounts of between 25 and 40 per cent – provided their employer is signed up to Cycle to Work initiative provider, Cyclescheme.With Cyclescheme certificates now available for accessories and not just bikes, and the possibility to take … Read more
Sir Chris Hoy has been glacier fat bike testing in Iceland in preparation for his attempt to cycle to the South Pole.Hoy revealed his plan on Top Gear recently, describing it as “a strange and huge challenge.” However, he added that he was still trying to find “somebody stupid enough to do it with me.”Whether … Read more
Crimewatch presenter and BBC Radio 2 DJ Jeremy Vine has posted footage to Twitter showing a driver who had just turned across his path as he rode his bike to “f*ck his mum.”Vine often tweets incidents filmed on his commute, with a driver jailed earlier this month after his video evidence helped secure her conviction, … Read more
Kinesis Brand Manager Bruce Dalton gave us an exclusive first look at the soon-to-be-launched Kinesis Tripster AT, an aluminium gravel and adventure bike before he rode the Dirty Reiver 200km gravel event at the weekend.The new Tripster AT is intended to be a more affordable version of the recently updated titanium Tripster ATR adventure road bike, … Read more
Cycling UK has emphasised that it is happy to work with local branches of the Ramblers Association to address concerns following suggestions that a number of local groups oppose the organisation’s campaign to open up more of the nation’s landscape for off-road cycling.Rides of Way, Cycling UK’s off-road report found that a third of off-road … Read more
The Weatherneck Sysyem breakaway balaclava is, as the name suggests, a convertible balaclava, neck gaiter and hat combo. Very competent in all modes, it packs down very unobtrusively should the temperature suddenly spike. Brilliant for road or trail riding, it’s lent itself well to spring motorcycling and is likely to find favour among runners and skiers too.MaterialsThe … Read more
The evenings may be long, but that hasn’t stopped Garmin from today unveiling its new Varia UT800, an 800-lumen light that can automatically adjust the beam intensity to suit changing light conditions to extend the battery life.The new Varia UT800 can automatically adjust the intensity of the beam based on changing light conditions and pair … Read more
A court has heard driver who killed an 83-year-old cyclist went back to the crash scene and feigned being an innocent bystander, reports the Liverpool Echo.Stephen Shaw, aged 51, was caught because a witness had written down his Vauxhall Corsa’s registration number, at the scene of the crash in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, which was also caught … Read more
