Endura’s Hummvees have been around for ages and the latest incarnation is every bit as good as its predecessors. They’re not perfect, but for a general purpose commuting/leisure/MTB short they’re pretty hard to beat.Construction is from Teflon coated nylon fabric which is durable and does a decent job of shrugging off the showers. I’ve seen … Read more
The immediate future of the seemingly cash-strapped Astana cycling team has been secured for at least one more race, but the situation over the team’s finances seems to be far from resolved.The team’s backers the Kazakh Cycling Federation provided the necessary guarantees through it’s financial backers to satisfy cycle sport’s governing body the Union Cycliste … Read more
After many years, the trend of children being driven to school instead of cycling or walking has been reversed – in Scotland, at least.A recent survey carried out by Sustrans polled 400,000 Scots schoolchildren and found that more than half of them used ‘active’ means of getting to school.Almost 48 per cent, however, were driven … Read more
The medieval aisles of Derby Cathedral will be turned into bike lanes later this month as models show off stylish clothes for women riders.The ‘Heels on Wheels’ event takes place on June 16 and marks National Bike Week. It has been organised by Derby CTC and locally-based Savvy Style Consultants to inspire more women to … Read more
Edinburgh has become the latest coastal city to reintroduce cycling along its seafront, after a 20-year ban was lifted.Cyclists will once again be allowed to ride along Portobello Promenade under a new scheme which aims to create a continuous 17-kilometre path between Joppa and Cramond.Although a public consultation will be held, cyclists who have campaigned … Read more
There’s no doubt these Protective road mitts live up to their name. Gel inserts and copious padding is everywhere these days but Protective’s meticulous attention to detail distinguishes them from the competition. Amara is a very practical and increasingly popular leather substitute and for good reason: it requires no feeding or proofing and can be … Read more
A Bristol police dog handler who denied pushing a triathlete off his bike after he banged his van with his fist has been cleared of assault.PC Paul Nesbit-Bell was involved in an incident with William Shackcloth after the pair came into contact on a roundabout.Mr Shackcloth, 65, told a Bristol Crown Court jury that he was … Read more
BMX legend Toby Forte is to swap the track for the tarmac as he sets out with riding partner Jess Jackman on a charity haul to Morocco.Toby, who turned professional when he was 17 and competed worldwide for BMX, Four X and Dual Slalom, and Jess, a student, will leave Devon this Saturday (June 6) … Read more
The Geax (Pronounced Gee-Axe) Roadster would be a dependable choice for commuters and tourists seeking a mile munching, durable and above all fast rolling tyre. Made from an Aramid three polymer compound designed for high mileage and puncture resistance, the Roadster look wider than their 40mm profile suggests but they’re the proverbial wolf in sheep’s … Read more
Dean Downing underlined his credentials as the form man in city centre crits last night when he made it two wins in a row in Round 3 of the Tour Series. His performance also lifted his Rapha Condor team to the top of the Tour Series overall standings – and he came back from a … Read more
