Sigma Sports has introduced a Part Exchange bike trade-in programme to “address the increased bike prices”. The scheme is run in partnership with Cycle Exchange, an established online retailer of used bikes. Sigma Sports says the scheme is the “first-of-its-kind at this scale” – though it’s not the only retailer offering customers a trade-in incentive … Read more
At a second reading of a bill at the House of Commons to begin the regulation of pedicabs in London, a Conservative MP has claimed that the pedal-powered cabs are turning parts of London into the “Wild West”, although all MPs unanimously agreed that strict regulation of the pedicabs was “much-needed”.The news comes as tourists using the … Read more
The Gorewear Ambient Vest is a top-notch packable gilet that does an incredible job of keeping the wind off despite weighing only 67g. There’s no heat build-up thanks to the mesh back, and its lightweight construction makes it a no-brainer in the jersey pocket and a serious contender for our best cycling gilets buyer’s guide.This … Read more
Irish cycling great Stephen Roche’s appeal over a court ruling he “knowingly and negligently” bankrupted his Mallorca cycling tourism business to fund his “life of luxury” has been partially upheld, with the 64-year-old expected to have to repay around €380,000.In 2022, Roche was ordered to repay nearly €750,000 in relation to allegations he had failed to pay creditors … Read more
Fitness, commuting, training, racing, relaxing – it’s all fun when done by bike. But nothing instils the full sense of potential, fulfilment and joy of cycling than really exploring the world from the saddle. Of course, anybody can just get on their bike and head into the great wide yonder. But to really make the most … Read more
CeramicSpeed UFO Drivetrain Cleaner is an effective, eco-friendly solution for removing grease and grime from your drivetrain. But the finish is a little on the greasy side for my liking – and it’s an expensive option.Though this can’t compete with Silca’s Ultimate Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner in terms of pricing, it is still one of the … Read more
Here in the UK, it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fitting mudguards on your road bike – particularly in winter. Mudguards, or fenders, for our American cousins, can make your riding experience in wet weather a lot more pleasant by keeping the spray from the tyres from decorating your backside … Read more
Vittoria has responded to criticism and concerns following Thomas De Gendt’s crash at the UAE Tour last week, the tyre brand insisting that the incident was “unrelated to the hookless rim design” being used by the Lotto Dstny professional.Eye-catching pictures of De Gendt’s wheel post-crash did the rounds in the hours after the incident — the tyre and … Read more
A cycle lane in Middlesbrough has become a political battleground for rival mayors in the town and wider Tees Valley area, with a Conservative mayor making its removal a key campaign pledge ahead of an election in May. However, Labour mayor for Middlesbrough Chris Cooke won election with the infrastructure’s removal as “an absolute priority” last … Read more
