Leaked images have surfaced of what appears to be a new aero road bike from the Italian brand Colnago. The ‘Y1RS’ – the bike’s name if these images are to be believed – deviates from the brand’s traditional style, featuring a distinctive staggered junction between the seatpost and seat tube. Colnago has also teased an upcoming … Read more
An “open dialogue” between Strava and the Royal Parks charity that runs London green spaces Richmond Park and Regent’s Park has seen the ride-sharing app ultimately reject calls to remove cycling segments in the parks.It is the latest chapter in the long-running and ongoing story about cycling in the Royal Parks, whose Richmond Park and Regent’s … Read more
The Cateye Air GPS is a basic cycling computer, and if you’re easily overwhelmed by technology then it’s a reasonable option. Both the unit and the app are very easy to get to grips with, with intuitive buttons and limited metrics, but data uploading and sharing with third parties isn’t automatic, and while it records … Read more
Scott has this week launched its new Addict RC road bike with full builds weighing as little as a claimed 5.9kg, and we’ve not seen weights that low from the brand since the first Addict was launched for the 2008 model year, so let the screen go all swirly for a moment as we journey … Read more
The Kask Nirvana road helmet shoots for best-in-class aero performance, while also offering strong cooling credentials. For the price, you’d expect it to deliver on performance, ventilation, safety and comfort, and I thought it did an excellent job at combining these qualities.For more options, check out our guides to the best lightweight road cycling helmets … Read more
The Jack Wolfskin Morobbia Alpha Vest W is a breathable and relaxed cycling gilet with a feminine cut and Polartec Alpha insulation, designed for cool conditions. Functionally, it works well, with careful placement of insulation without compromising on breathability. You might want to size down, though, as the sizing is over-generous and thus is more … Read more
When was the last time you noticed a Ford Fiesta behaving suspiciously?According to new analysis of public communications issued by the UK’s police forces, the vast majority of collision news reports still refer to vehicles instead of the person behind the wheel, with almost a quarter referring to the vehicle as an active participant in … Read more
The new Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has been backed by cycling campaigners to put riding bikes “front and centre” of the Labour government’s new integrated transport strategy, in the wake of the shock resignation of Louise Haigh on Friday morning, following reports that she pleaded guilty to a fraud offence over a … Read more
