The Assos Equipe R Bib Shorts S11 aim to deliver top-tier performance without straying into the wallet-emptying costs of ultra-premium options. The Swiss company has long been regarded as producing some of the finest shorts in the cycling world, combining premium materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and a hefty price tag that reflects their elite status – … Read more
While his former co-host Jeremy Clarkson might be busy taking digs at Jeremy Vine (and cyclists) — claiming that a roundabout branded “one of London’s most dangerous” is “fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy” — James May has once again come out batting for cyclists, saying that driving a car doesn’t give you … Read more
A 70-year-old motorist who left a cyclist with a fractured spine after crashing into him from behind on a rural road has avoided prison after being handed a suspended sentence and a driving ban.Michael Fowers, of Ferrers Avenue in Tutbury, crashed into the rider on Derby Road in Hilton shortly after midday on 6 April, … Read more
Garmin today unveiled its new Varia Vue, a front light with a built-in 4k camera that promises to record “crystal-clear video and automatically saves it if an incident is detected”. At £459.99, it’s significantly more expensive than rival light/camera combos that we know of, and you’ll also need to budget in the cost of a memory … Read more
Nigel Farage has criticised local councils “on the verge of bankruptcy” for wasting “tens of millions” of pounds on “cycle lanes that no one uses”, ahead of the May 2025 local elections.Speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, the Leader of Reform UK said local authorities were prioritising projects such as bike lanes and climate departments … Read more
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
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’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
