Cycling fans of a certain age (or any age, really) can be forgiven for feeling a bit bewildered at times this season.First, we were ordered by our televisual overlords to migrate to yet another streaming service – Discovery+ is dead, long live HBO Max – the latest in a litany of decisions that have transformed … Read more
The Nook Hack Bicycle Phone Holder is a surprisingly decent budget phone mount. While it’s not the sleekest way to stick your phone on your handlebars, the build and grip strength are reassuringly solid, and its price tag is extremely appealing.Because, obviously, we can’t do anything for five seconds without looking at our phones, bike … Read more
Jill Scott, the former England professional footballer, is currently undertaking a mammoth five-day, 388-mile journey to run and cycle her way from London’s Wembley Stadium to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, named the Coming Home Challenge. All of this is in aid of Sport Relief, and will raise much needed funds to help the charity’s local … Read more
An independent committee responsible for one of Bristol’s largest estates has called for traffic-calming measures to be introduced to turn surrounding roads into a ‘family cycle loop’.The Downs Committee, responsible for managing the Clifton and Durdham Downs in the north of the city, say that the proposal would encourage parents who are currently “concerned about … Read more
Tuned mass dampers have been showing up on the downhill circuit for the past couple of years with the promise of smoothing out a 200mm-travelled mountain bike while shaving seconds off of race runs. They’ve been mighty successful, too, with units being found on Jackson Goldstone’s bike, and we all know that he’s rather quick. … Read more
The Tailfin HydroMount straps on to hold extra bottle cages, spares, or other accessories that use the same bolt spacing. It is simple, light and reasonably priced.The HydroMount’s base attaches via TPU straps to create a standard 64mm cage mount on nearly any tube, and you get four lengths of bolt pairings for easy compatibility. … Read more
The Dahon Boardwalk D7 16” is a small-wheeled, steel framed folder with seven gears and V-brakes. Overall, it features fairly budget components but it is practically specced and I found it rode and folded impressively.The Boardwalk is an unusual mix, combining the innovative with an old school and often rather budget approach to components. For … Read more
Over the past year, Specialized has been wringing every drop of electric goodness from its Levo 4 platform. First, the bike went ‘Electric Rally’ with the smaller-travelled Levo R, and then the brand boosted its travel with the Levo 4 Evo. Now, the Levo 4 has taken on some bikepacking flair with the Levo 4 … Read more
A councillor has called for urgent action on safety improvements to the Lancaster to Morecambe cycle track.County Councillor Gina Dowding told Beyond Radio she is “appalled at the lack of action by the county council” to make safety improvements for the benefit of walkers and cyclists on the off-road cycle route between Lancaster and Morecambe.She … Read more
