Trek CarBack Radar Tail Light

As well as making you visible to other road users approaching from behind, the Trek CarBack Radar Rear Bike Light alerts you to their presence. While the visibility element works well, I found that the radar on other units I’ve tried works better, especially on winding roads.If you’re just after a rear light, check out … Read more

“This is not a ban on cycling”: Council insists controversial proposal to “stop or limit” cyclists in Birmingham is “merely a reflection of how cycles are used in the city centre”

Birmingham City Council has addressed some of the criticism surrounding a proposed PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) to prevent cycling in parts of the city centre. The proposal has been labelled “clumsy, unworkable, and discriminatory” by active travel campaigners, although the council has attempted to allay fears by insisting “this is not a ban on cycling”.The … Read more

Why I can’t wait to be a fully evolved MAMIL

Last week, I spent more time going to a shop to pick up a wheel that I couldn’t get to seal than I did in the saddle. The longest ride I have managed in the last year is 40 miles, and every single day I can look out of my window and see my favourite … Read more

Loop Micro Mount

The Loop Micro Mount is very small, light and almost invisible but will hold a large modern phone solidly.> Buy now: Loop Micro Mount for £39.95 from LoopIt replaces your steerer top cap, with its spring-loaded sides folding and moving outwards to then hold your phone. Available in black or silver, it’s almost unnoticeable on … Read more

DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes Black Friday takeover! 44% off Shimano groupsets, save over £2,300 on the Trek Domane SL 7, better than half price helmets and shoes + loads more

Black Friday is almost here, but you don’t have to wait until then to grab a bargain, as there are already plenty of great cycling deals about. Here we’re rounding up some of the best Black Friday offers from Balfe’s Bikes, with up to 50% off bikes, clothing, parts and accessories. There are some serious savings to be had, so … Read more