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Best gravel bikes under £2000 2026 —budget off-road bikes packed with performance
Bike prices are in a bit of a flux at the moment, and despite the high-end models costing several thousand pounds can still get some very capable gravel grinders for less than £2,000. Choosing the best gravel bike for you will depend a lot on what type of riding you mostly do, but to help you choose we’ve … Read more
Scott RC Pro Warm Gore-Tex Windstopper Men’s Jacket
The Scott RC Pro Warm Windstopper is a jersey-cum-jacket designed to be worn in dry and windy conditions. Its Gore-Tex fabrics combine wind resistance and breathability, but while I found it to have a great fit, handy pockets and some well-considered features, it left me wanting something extra to keep me a little warmer.> Buy … Read more
Cyclist who survived cougar attack had face trapped in cat’s bite for 15 minutes before other riders used bike to pin animal down
More details have emerged about the incident in the United States last month which saw a group of five cyclists attacked by a mountain lion, the animal shot by a ranger after it had been pinned to the ground by the riders who used a mountain bike to overpower it.Keri McCorkle suffered severe trauma to her face … Read more
Better knowledge of Highway Code changes to protect cyclists and more 20mph speed limits recommended by professor who argues active travel is “best buy” for improving nation’s health
A consultant orthopaedic surgeon has made the case for active travel being the “best buy” for improving people’s health, publishing a piece in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) arguing that encouraging more cycling and walking journeys should be a priority in the United Kingdom — with better communication of the Highway Code changes designed to protect vulnerable … Read more
Five cool kicks in for review from Fizik, Specialized, Trek, and Cafe du Cycliste
Spring is the best time for new shoes, isn’t it? That certainly seems to be the thinking of most brands, as we’ve seen new shoes enter the market in large quantities in the last couple of months. The best road cycling shoes come with a whole host of claims about being stiff, light, breathable and the … Read more
Looking for your dream spec titanium bike at off-the-shelf prices? Gloria’s got you covered
For many cyclists, owning a titanium bike is the ultimate dream. There’s the fabled ride quality that makes them ideal big ride bikes, the durability of the material and it’s versatility which makes it ideal for bikes that can cover a lot of riding bases without compromise, and the fact that it just looks great … Read more
Irish police officer suspended for three years cleared of wrongdoing having given unclaimed bicycle to “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man for transport during the pandemic
A police officer in Ireland has been cleared of five disciplinary charges at an inquiry having been suspended for three years after giving one of many unclaimed bicycles at his police station to a “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man who was struggling for transport during the Covid pandemic.The unnamed garda faced a number of possible sanctions including reprimand, a fine, … Read more
Go East! Find out how Taiwan became the hub of the bike industry
When you head out on a ride, the chances are that your bike and/or at least some of the components you put your trust in were made in Taiwan – even if the brand is European or North American. The island rules the mid-to-high-end bike and parts manufacturing world, which is why a massive chunk of the global … Read more
Cyclist seriously injured in crash has bike stolen by two men who stopped to help
Police in York are investigating an opportunistic and callous bike theft which saw a cyclist’s bicycle stolen after he crashed and suffered serious injuries.The incident happened last month, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on 23 February 2024, a young cyclist falling from his black and red Carrera Vengeance mountain bike and suffering serious injuries for which … Read more