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Thomson Alloy Dirt Drop Handlebar
The Thomson Dirt Drop alloy handlebar is a decent flared option that gives good control off-road and loads of room for mounting bags if you’re bikepacking. It’s pretty stiff, though, and won’t suit small hands.For more options, check our best road bike handlebars buyer’s guide.2024 Thomson Alloy Dirt Drop Handlebar – drop detail (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)We’ve … Read more
“A far cry from a cycle route under the Thames”: Cyclists make first journeys on controversial “greenwashing” bike bus through new £2bn Silvertown Tunnel
With London’s £2bn Silvertown Tunnel opening this week and cyclists not allowed to ride through, the controversial bike bus that is to shuttle bicycle riders across the route has also been rolled out.The idea that cyclists must, rather than be provided a suitable direct route to ride between Greenwich south of the river and Newham to the north, catch a bus … Read more
Wahoo revamps flagship Elemnt Bolt and Elemnt Roam computers and unveils new “cutting edge” Trackr Radar rear light
Wahoo’s Elemnt Roam and Bolt cycling computers are getting an update for 2025, and the fitness brand is also adding the new Trackr Radar rear light to its product line-up. None are available to buy yet, but the computers will be early next month, and both the revamped Roam and Bolt see £50 price increases to £399.99 and … Read more
Can I ride a 200km 12 months in a row? #2: Barry’s Bristol Butt Buster
After a pretty severe inauguration last month over most of the notable hills of South Wales, April was always going to be an easier ride. Barry’s Bristol Butt Buster is a ride I’ve done six or seven times now – It was my first 200km in 2010 – so it doesn’t hold any surprises, and … Read more
British Cycling investigating death of rider at London circuit race
British Cycling has opened an investigation after a rider died following an incident at a criterium race at Lee Valley VeloPark in London last month.In a statement shared with us this morning the governing body said: “British Cycling is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Paul Atkinson following an incident during a race on Saturday 22 March. … Read more
11-year-old boy died cycling home after bus driver “beeped and startled him” before collision — but coroner concludes driving in line with Highway Code
A coroner concluded that a bus driver was “overtaking in a manner within the Highway Code” and an 11-year-old boy cycling home died in a collision when they “without warning, veered to the right”, that after the inquest had heard from a witness who suggested the child was startled by the driver beeping his horn which caused … Read more
Bont Riot G gravel shoes
The Bont Riot G is a great all-purpose shoe for anyone who’s using SPD pedals on the road or the gravel. They’re well made, light and comfortable enough for all-day riding. I like them.> Buy now: Bont Riot G for £209 from Bont CyclingThe Riot G is a solidly constructed shoe built around a carbon … Read more
Castelli launches “the ultimate equipment to turn your watts into speed”
If you’re chasing every advantage open to you, Castelli says that its new Aero Race 8S jersey and Free Aero bibshorts offer lower drag than anything previously in the range, thanks to cutting-edge fabric design and seams that have been positioned using CFD (computational fluid dynamics).2025 Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The … Read more