The neoprene Galibier Mistral Toe Covers are a brilliant alternative, or addition, to overshoes that protect your toes from the elements effectively. Or in Galibier’s words: ‘Belgian-inspired toe covers for cool climates’. They’re a great price too. The only drawback is that they’re only available in two sizes, S/M and L/XL.> Buy now: Galibier Mistral … Read more
Newcastle City Council has agreed to modify barriers on a popular cycle path after a cyclist questioned their lawfulness in a legal letter, however, he mentioned that he still bears a “nagging suspicion” about whether the council will really act on its word unless taken to court.61-year-old Alastair Fulcher has Parkinson’s Disease which affects his balance, … Read more
Retired Scottish pro cyclist David Millar‘s upcoming appearance as a guest speaker at a sports festival, to speak about his journey and experiences, has received criticism online for “platforming a former doper”, forcing the organisers to release a statement clarifying that Millar will be open to answering “difficult and searching” questions about the ins and outs of … Read more
The NiteRider Lumina Pro 1000 packs a punch for riding in the dark, and features lots of different modes to choose from. The tool-free mount can fit larger handlebars and is easy to swap between bikes, making it very versatile. The light’s only real drawback is that battery life isn’t great in the highest modes, … Read more
The organiser of a local road race on the Isle of Man, which on Sunday was graced by a touch of stardust when 34-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish pinned on a number during a visit home in between races, says he thinks the sprinting legend enjoys “being treated as just one of the … Read more
CyclingMikey — real name Mike van Erp — the camera cyclist who has reported thousands of motorists for their rule-breaking driving and mobile phone use, uploading footage to social media platforms and YouTube, has urged those who criticise cyclists’ behaviour on the roads to instead focus on the “real menace on our public highways”.The road safety campaigner has penned … Read more
Electronic groupsets have slowly but surely taken over the road cycling world, and they can now do a lot more than ‘just’ change gear. Whether you’ve got a Shimano Di2 or a Sram AXS groupset, there are all manner of hidden functions that most people just don’t know about. Here are some tips and tricks that we think … Read more
With electronic gears now more affordable than ever and trickling down to third and fourth tier groupsets in the big brands’ ranges, even more riders have been won over by electronic in recent years… but what’s the advantage over mechanical gears, and how do they work? In this guide, we’ll cover all you need to know … Read more
A former MP, who also stood as a mayor and councillor in Worcester, has lashed out at the council’s decision not to extend a controversial Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) — which was brought in with the stated aim of tackling dangerous cycling in the city centre, as well as prohibiting feeding of gulls — claiming that the “outrageous” decision will signal a “free-for-all” … Read more
