It turns out that all the online furore over Sir Mark Cavendish’s omission from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist for 2024 was for nothing, after it was confirmed on Monday morning that the Manx Missile will be honoured with the broadcaster’s Lifetime Achievement award instead.The 39-year-old will be presented with the award … Read more
The Filament FX is an interesting bike with a story to tell; this carbon-fibre epoxy composite frame is made by hand in the UK, creator Richard Craddock saying that it was inspired by “the maverick frame designs of the 1990s”, but it’s designed for use with modern features, like disc brakes, thru-axles, internal brake lines, and … Read more
At a time when average cycling distances are falling to their lowest levels in a decade, one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions could be saved every year if people who currently travel short distances by car cycled instead, a transport charity has claimed.New research undertaken by shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has … Read more
If you can’t decide whether you want a gravel bike or an allroad bike, the Boardman ADV 9.2 Carbon allows you to blur the lines between the two. It’s capable and nimble off road but works just as well when pressed into winter trainer or commuter duties on the road. Wherever you ride it, though, … Read more
If you’re after a lightweight, straightforward bike trailer that doesn’t overwhelm you with extras but still gets the job done safely and comfortably, the Burley Bee is a strong contender. It’s ideal for families looking for a no-frills, bike-only design that’s easy to tow, store and maintain, all without the premium price tag of other … Read more
This week has seen some pretty interesting things launching in the road cycling tech-sphere. From a smart helmet with a 2k camera built in so you can film your wheelies in high definition (or more likely bad drivers, but we can remain positive), to the relaunch of one of Bernard Hinault’s saddles of choice in … Read more
The long-term effects of British Cycling’s controversial partnership with oil giant Shell continue to be laid bare, after the governing body revealed that its membership has continued to drop by 11 per cent over the past year and a half, as cyclists blamed the “nauseating greenwashing” scandal for the organisation’s recent woes.Earlier this month, British … Read more
A councillor has hit out at a local authority’s decision to spend money which initially had been “ring-fenced” for road improvement works, as part of a housing development planning obligation, on cycling and walking schemes instead, claiming the move “ignores” the wishes of residents and has led to the road in question “significantly deteriorating” in … Read more
“I’m probably the world’s most reluctant YouTuber,” Matt Holmes laughs. “It’s not easy, but if you want to get sponsors and you want to keep them happy, and you want to get new sponsors, it’s the most powerful tool you’ve got really.”The 31-year-old climber from Wigan – who spent those weird, turbulent first three years … Read more
After an extended lay-off post-pandemic, the Adventure Travel Show is returning for its 25 edition on 11-12 January 2025 under iconic vaulted glass roof of the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. There will be more than 100 exhibitors and talks from a great line-up of explorers and adventurers who’ve returned from travels around the UK … Read more
