The Gorewear C5 Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves are highly weatherproof, breathable and surprisingly nimble. I’ve used them for general riding, on and off road, and though initially I had some discomfort in my left hand, as the miles racked up this has settled and I’ve been able to cruise along for as long as my legs … Read more
Three teenagers have been arrested following what one cyclist described as a “horrifying spike” in attacks on people riding bikes at the hands of “laughing” masked moped users in Bristol, which have left two cyclists with broken collarbones and fractured fingers respectively, while one woman was also reportedly sexually assaulted by the moped riders.Avon and … Read more
A week after plans for a new cycle lane in Coventry were approved – following months of protests, which even attracted the support of Sir David Attenborough, from residents angry that 26 trees were set to be felled to make way for the scheme – Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council has become the latest … Read more
A decision to allow taxi drivers to use some bus lanes in Belfast over the Christmas period – in a bid to ease congestion in the city centre – has been branded a “huge step backwards” that will “make cycling less safe” and put people off riding bikes, Cycling UK has said.Meanwhile, the Belfast Cycle … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageBlack Friday may have passed, but there are still plenty of fantastic Christmas deals to be found – if you act fast! This week’s Dealclincher round-up highlights some of the best offers we’ve spotted across the web, from the likes of Tredz, … Read more
The Ravemen TR350 is a very good light – well built, bright enough for any type of riding and the battery life is great. However, the 350-lumen output requires a large capacity battery, which makes the light quite bulky and heavy.My preference for a rear light is that it offers a range of modes suitable … Read more
Iconic American cycling brand GT Bicycles has announced that it will pause the release of any new bikes and lay off a significant chunk of its staff before the end of this year, while also letting go of “all of its athletes”, according to a pro downhill and BMX racer sponsored by the company.The decision … Read more
In a heart-warming move, cyclists in Brighton surprised council workers with mince pies, Prosecco (albeit with no booze), and a cake with ‘Thank you’ written on it, to thank them for building a new cycle lane in the city.The segregated, two-way cycle lane was built, along with new zebra crossings, on the A23 Preston Road, … Read more
