The Gorewear Phantom Jacket is a kind of two-in-one cycling jacket. Its removable long sleeves make it a solution for riding in the changeable conditions of spring and autumn, and with layering it works just as well in winter. The jacket – or softshell jersey, as I’d rather call it – is water-resistant and windproof and … Read more
A charity that campaigns to support cyclists with disabilities has expressed concern at the lack of consideration for adapted cycles and mobility aids in a government proposal to allow some home owners in England to install bike storage sheds without the need for planning permission.The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities to the Town and … Read more
Wheel manufacturer Zipp has commented on the discussion surrounding hookless rim technology, specifically its use within professional cycling, and agreed with tyre brand Vittoria that Thomas De Gendt’s UAE Tour crash, and the eye-catching images of his tyre left hanging from the wheel with a foam insert falling out, was caused by the Belgian’s impact with a rock. The statement comes … Read more
Team Visma-Lease a Bike turned heads today at the Tirreno-Adriatico time trial, debuting a new Giro TT helmet but they weren’t alone. Bahrain Victorious riders were also seen sporting an unreleased aero helmet from Rudy Project. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen some spectacular TT lids in the WorldTour peloton so when will the UCI weigh in on this … Read more
Cyclists in Ireland reported being left “disappointed” by Green Party leader and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan’s comments about bicycle riders apparently putting pedestrians in danger and lacking respect for the law.Mr Ryan’s comments were published in the Irish Independent, and came at a meeting about the Dodder Greenway, an active travel route in Dublin, during which … Read more
The Birzman Tubeless Repair Kit has the same form factor (and threaded end) as a CO2 canister, so you can add it to a canister mount if you have one on your bike, or just sling it in your toolkit. The tool is effective at plugging punctures in road and gravel tyres, and the case … Read more
DJ Spoony is perhaps more well-known for (record) spinning at the clubs than around Richmond Park, but now the Briton will have no excuse for not showing off his bike skills, too. Inspired by his impressive vinyl record room, the DJ’s new custom Ribble Ultra SL R is filled with details, including his logo on the … Read more
Bike shed planning sagas – a bizarre phenomenon that has swept across the UK (and beyond) in recent years, featuring clashes between cyclists and local councils over the placement of a bicycle storage unit in their front garden – could soon become a thing of the past, after the government launched an open consultation on … Read more
A motorist who mounted a grass verge on a narrow road to undertake a cyclist – in what the driver claimed was a moment of “panic” which saw them attempt to avoid crashing into another overtaking motorist ahead – has been banned from driving for 12 months.Steven Turner pleaded guilty at Jedburgh Sheriff Court this … Read more
