The Lezyne KTV Drive is best thought of as a compact contingency light for clutter-phobic road or TT bikes, or perhaps as a dynamo companion. It feels solid, the flashing modes are eye-catching yet frugal, but shifting modes while in the saddle can be fiddly. It’s been around for a long while too – although … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission if you buy anything through a link on this pageYes, it’s Prime Day Deals time again! This year, it’s coincided almost exactly with a period of ridiculously hot weather here in the UK. Make of that what you will.In this round of Amazon’s semi-regular discounts, the enormous internet tat shop … Read more
The summer is well and truly here, and well, it’s mighty hot out. While that certainly makes for an excellent excuse to get out on the bike, the summer’s heat isn’t something to mess with. Get it wrong, and you’re in for a world of hurt, but prepare yourself properly, and you’ll end your ride … Read more
A leading oceanographer whose work enabled scientists to better predict the effects of climate change has died after being struck by a driver who fled the scene.Francois Primeau was cycling through a junction in Orange County, California on Friday evening when he was “struck by a vehicle”. Despite efforts being made to save his life, … Read more
Shimano has added hydraulic 9-speed levers to its CUES series, designed to “be offered at a more affordable price point and to be adopted across a wider range of bikes”. That means you can now have a drop bar road, gravel, allroad or [insert new genre here] bike with 9-speed shifting and hydraulic disc brakes, … Read more
The all-new Panaracer GravelKing ZX is a fast-rolling gravel tyre that offers impressive pace on the road and plenty of confidence through dry corners. For riders chasing speed on mixed terrain, it delivers strong all-round performance, though its limits become clear when the trails turn wet.The setupSetting up the ZXs was quick and easy. They … Read more
Nine years on from his first record-breaking ride, time trial specialist and double Paralympic tandem champion Adam Duggleby made 100 mile TT history once again on Sunday, smashing John Archibald’s marker for the distance by over two minutes – despite racing for 80 miles with a loose cleat.The 41-year-old Yorkshireman, who piloted Stephen Bate to … Read more
The Scottish government has been urged to recognise the “transformational” impact of active travel schemes, after it was revealed that national changes to how funding is allocated could lead to Glasgow missing out on 200km worth of protected cycling infrastructure over the next six years. Glasgow City Council has previously committed to installing around 270km of … Read more
Motorists who are warned about the dangers posed by SUVs to cyclists and pedestrians on the road are very unlikely to be deterred from buying one, according to a new study.The study, conducted by researchers at Swansea University, was carried out to test what effect recent evidence highlighting the safety risks associated with sports utility … Read more
