The Department of Justice has revealed that the number of cyclists who have been prosecuted at magistrates’ court for failing to stop at red traffic lights more than halved from 55 in 2006 to 22 in 2007. The figures have been eagerly seized upon by the Daily Mail as fuel for its ongoing campaign against … Read more
The Gary Fisher Mendota is an exciting commuter bike, yes, that’s right an EXCITING bike to get to work on! It’s a fine ride and although the brakes let the side down a bit you’re getting a very well specced machine with a responsive feel. The deliberately altered cockpit gives the Mendota a sportier feel, … Read more
Council bosses in Wales have come under fire for forcing cyclists to dismount at a new underpass because of health & safety concerns over height clearance – even though Britain’s tallest man could ride through unimpeded.It’s a decision that would probably cause Daily Mail readers’ heads to explode, combining as it does two of their … Read more
Went for a ride yesterday and got absolutely soaked in the horrendous weather. Many thanks to the guys at MountainBikes.GBR for sorting me out with some guards half way around my ride. www.mountainbikesgbr.co.ukIt’s great to pop into your local IBD and get personable and knowledgeable care.They also run cycling holidays in spain which I must … Read more
This winter jacket might be expensive but it’s extremely comfortable, packed with useful features and the attention to detail is excellent.Made from a softshell fabric (81% polyester, 10% spandex, 9% Hytrel membrane), it’s not absolutely waterproof but it takes a while before even heavy rain starts seeping in through the seams – it’ll hold off … Read more
Could this be the future of the turbo trainer, the pedal-powered washing mahcine? Okay, Dave Askins invention doesn’t do the whole wash using pedal power, the actual washing bit is done using a hand-washing contraption (think of that as a pre-ride upper body warm-up), although that doesn’t take that long. The reall fun starts when … Read more
If you fancy a bit of robust knockabout fun on a bike forum, join a debate about chain lube. Some lubes are held up as Holy Unction and those which meet with displeasure are cast into the pit as the devil’s own overpriced toe cheese. I’ve been stung too, buying a widely recommended and highly … Read more
Issue 3 of The Ride Journal is unleashed on the cycling world this Monday featuring the usual eclectic mix of thought provoking and inspiring articles, photographs and illustration covering the full spectrum of the pedal-powered experience. Click on our gallery to read an excerpt – Mike Cotty’s tribute to his back crew in this summer’s … Read more
Bike cleaning is never fun and I’m always ready to greet anything that makes it easier with open arms. This five piece brush set from grot-busting specialist Muc-Off gets a slightly less enthusiastic welcome. It’s not especially bad, it’s certainly better than the Park Tools set I tested earlier this year, but it still doesn’t … Read more
This understated lightweight windbreaker from Swrve is the ideal garment to have stowed away in your saddle pack for when the weather inevitably changes or you decide to stop off at the pub on the return leg of extended bike ride.It’s polyester construction does a good job of defending you from the wind and will … Read more
