If you’ve watched TV in the last couple of decades, chances are you’ve seen three grumpy blokes race across a city using different forms of transport. Most of these so called races, though, have been conducted by car shows, and perhaps don’t present cycling as the efficient, fun and environmentally-friendly form of transport that it is. Especially for … Read more
The Peaty’s Link Lube All Weather is best thought of as a bridge lube for dry to damp conditions – situations where a dry lube is too light but a wet lube too stodgy. Overall, I liked the lube’s low friction and relative cleanliness but I found its staying power, especially off road, a little disappointing given … Read more
It’s a packed tech round-up this week, with plenty of new bits and pieces to sink your teeth into. Colnago has released a rather snazzy limited edition V4Rs for Tadej Pogačar to ride at the world championships this weekend, and we’ve spotted an intriguing new website for retro parts and kit which is kind of like an online jumble sale but for … Read more
Three months after UCI president David Lappartient admitted that the potential use of hidden motors in bikes could “destroy cycling”, the sport’s governing body has formally launched a new financial rewards scheme for mechanical doping whistleblowers.The UCI’s management committee, which met this week in Zurich during the road world championships in the Swiss city, today … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageThings are all a bit autumnal here in the UK, which means the online capitalism extravaganza of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all things pre-Christmas can’t be too far away. But don’t fear, that doesn’t mean all the best deals are hiding … Read more
A cyclist has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for punching and killing a pensioner who confronted him over riding his bike on the pavement.The tragic altercation took place on the night of Thursday 24 August 2023 on Market Street in Bury, as 78-year-old retired engineer Michael Dawson left The Bank … Read more
Commuting to work by bike offers plenty of benefits, from getting fresh air and exercise at the start of your day to often being quicker – or at least more enjoyable – than driving or getting public transport. But can riding to work save you money on your commute too?How much does the average person spend commuting to work? London cycle … Read more
A campaign to put an immediate stop to the final phase of a cycle lane project in Coventry has garnered support from an unexpected quarter, after Sir David Attenborough wrote to an 11-year-old boy advising him on how to stage a protest to halt the protected bike lane’s construction and save 26 trees that are … Read more
The complexity of modern life can be summed up in one word: choices. The fact that we have so many options actually makes decisions more difficult. Even in the relatively young market of virtual reality cycling systems, there is a plethora of choice. So how can you pick the one that’s right for you?Probably the … Read more
