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Cycling one short journey a day enough to lower blood pressure, new research finds
New research has further highlighted the health gains that can be achieved simply by switching your mode of transport from something sedentary to cycling, with blood pressure shown to reduce with as little as a few minutes of exercise.The study was carried out by ProPass, an international academic collaboration led by University College London and the University of … Read more
Race with road.cc in the Zwift Racing League!
Zwift Racing League is back! The road.cc Baller Division B team and the Chopper division C team have already racked up one season, and tomorrow marks the start of Season 2, with six races between now and Christmas. And you can get involved! We’ve space in both teams for some extra riders.Zwift has moved over more … Read more
Cool things for chilly temperatures – five wintery items currently in for review from Scribe, TrainingPeaks, Abbey Bike Tools, Moon and JetBlack
With temperatures dropping and days getting shorter, we’ve found five products designed to help keep you riding through winter. These include an aluminium wheelset from Scribe promising year-round performance, TrainingPeaks’ new indoor cycling platform, an affordable direct-drive turbo trainer from JetBlack, front bike light from Moon, and a chain wear tool from Abbey Tools to help you stay on … Read more
Jack Wolfskin Rack Bag
At 22 litres, the Jack Wolfskin Rack Bag is a handy size bag for commuters. It’s comfortable to carry and has a removable lining that makes it easy to clean. The downside is that its lack of adjustability can make it fiddly to fasten and get onto your bike rack – which is disappointing considering … Read more
Softride: extraordinary suspension tech that never stuck
Softride bikes with built-in shock absorption were touted as The Next Big Thing back in the 1990s, but these days they’re regarded by most as a quirky curiosity from yesteryear. What happenedIt would be slightly unfair to say that the Softride concept never caught on because it did have a brief moment in the sun.Every … Read more
Standert Kreissäge RS
If, like me, you love the aesthetics of a traditional race bike then the Standert Kreissäge RS could definitely be the bike for you. Bang up to date with integrated hose runs and electronic gear cabling, thru-axles and hydraulic disc brakes, the RS has everything the performance rider needs while exploiting the benefits of modern … Read more