A cycle shop owner has criticised the police’s “abject apathy” towards bike theft after thieves attempted to break into his store for the second time in a year, on the same night two other bike shops and a private dwelling were targeted by a gang of criminals.On Saturday night, at least 17 bikes and other … Read more
A local council has ordered the private agency tasked with enforcing its ban on anti-social and “intimidating” cycling to stop fining cyclists riding their bikes in the city with immediate effect, after the agency’s wardens were accused of “running amok”, mistakenly fining cyclists £100 for riding their bikes in areas where cycling is permitted, threatening … Read more
I suppose the signs that it was going to be a tough day were there right from the off.After just a few minutes of cruising along the valley floor we wheel left, and immediately click through all the gears to climb the Mam Nick road up Mam Tor in one of the more unnecessarily brutal … Read more
Liv has launched the third-generation Langma road bike, crafted for performance-oriented road cyclists and promising exceptional performance on climbs, descents and flat roads (everything, then) thanks to its lighter weight, improved aerodynamics and enhanced efficiency. While the Langma caters for the specific needs of women cyclists, its most recent update shares many features with “lightest, most efficient Giant … Read more
The Camelbak Podium Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is a sturdy, spill-proof way to carry cool drinks on long rides. The unique nozzle is easy to drink from and you can bung it in the dishwasher to stay fresh. If you can get around the weight, price and scratches, it’s a good shout.> Buy now: Camelbak … Read more
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has apologised and agreed to pay broadcaster and cycling advocate Jeremy Vine £75,000 in damages and costs to settle part of a defamation case lodged by the Channel 5 presenter in the wake of a string of social media posts which saw Barton label Vine a “bike nonce” and a “paedo defender”.However, … Read more
The Giro Stylus is described as a shoe that’s ‘no frills, just the fundamentals done right’, and that’s a pretty fair description. You’re not getting any bells and whistles but it’s a decent shoe that’s not expensive and performs well for most riding. Having said that, you can have some of those more premium features … Read more
The Dutch Cyclists’ Union has admitted that it may be a “wise decision” to wear a bike helmet on a voluntary basis, but urged against placing too much emphasis on helmet use – which the group argued can actually discourage cycling and instil a victim blaming culture in the famously cycling-friendly nation – after local … Read more
The Lazer Universal Rechargeable LED For All Helmets is light, bright enough to use as a standalone and has decent run times. It’s also simple to attach to any helmet and an absolute breeze to fit to a Lazer lid.> Buy now: Lazer Universal Rechargeable LED For All Helmets for £26.39 from Swinnerton CyclesThis is very … Read more
