The iGPSPORT iGS800 is a feature-rich GPS cycling computer that positions itself squarely in the middle of a fiercely competitive market, where the likes of Garmin and Wahoo have long held court. Aimed at performance-minded cyclists who want solid training tools, good mapping functionality, and strong battery life without parting with top-tier money, the iGS800 … Read more
A chippy owner who has repeatedly blamed the controversial Castleton cycle lane for “killing” trade in a town with “no cyclists” has been using the same cycle lane to prop up a bike advertising his shop…Mark Foster, who runs the New Bridge Chippy on Manchester Road, Rochdale, said his business had been “struggling with one … Read more
Two New York cyclists have suffered severe injuries after colliding with an almost invisible kite string believed to be left over on a bike trail from the “dangerous” sport of kite fighting, slicing through one rider’s throat and slashing another across her face and hands.The incident occurred last weekend as a group of cyclists was … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageAs always, we’ve been testing out some new kit, and this week’s lineup includes Van Rysel’s RCR helmet, built for climbing days, Navihood’s L2 bike computer, promising full navigation, and Castelli’s ultra-light Squall Shell Jacket. We’re also trying out Tailfin’s newly released rear top tube … Read more
The Galibier Roubaix Merino Jersey is a nicely executed merino blend long sleeve, offered in a choice of three classic yet attractive colours and designed for temperatures of 9-17°C. Galibier reckon its ideally suited to all genres of riding from road through to gravel and mountain biking. I’ve worn it on- and off-road for extensive … Read more
Bicycles and space aren’t the most obvious bedfellows, but they were brought together – kind of – in the mid-twentieth century with the futuristic Bowden Spacelander, an amazing-looking machine that is now a collector’s item.Benjamin Bowden was the car designer and engineer responsible for the Healey 2.4, the first post-WWII 100mph production car, but like … Read more
The Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel Aero UD Carbon Spoke wheelset is a super-wide offering that sits at the very top of the British brand’s gravel range. Our test set is the lightweight UD Carbon Spoke variant but there is also a steel-spoked version for £370 less. At 1,328 grams they’re certainly light, but they have … Read more
As the team buses rolled into a large car park in the French commune of Domérat for the opening stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné this morning, staff at Israel–Premier Tech appeared to be taking particular care of a mysterious new bike as they unloaded the fleet. The blacked out aero bike with a UCI ‘prototype’ sticker on … Read more
