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A Christmas Day pilgrimage to the birthplace of Milan-San Remo
I’ve come to realise in the past few years that if we’re visiting my partner’s family in Milan during the festive season, the best thing I can do on Christmas morning is get out of the way as Laura, her mother and sister make preparations for the afternoon meal, so I take myself for a … Read more
Secure cycle parking hub coming to Windsor Leisure Centre
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) says it has secured planning permission for a new secure cycle parking hub next to Windsor Leisure Centre which will have space for 36 bicycles.Construction of the facility, which is due to open during the spring and is located on Stovell Road, will begin in the New … Read more
dhb Aeron Men’s Deep Winter Softshell 2.0
The dhb Aeron Men’s Deep Winter Softshell 2.0 is a revision of the jacket that impressed Steve back in 2021. Performance is excellent in all conditions, and it does a superb job of keeping the elements out without cooking the rider. However, one revision I’m not endeared to is the side-entry pockets, which might look … Read more
Pas Normal Studios Logo Deep Winter Gloves
The Pas Normal Studios Logo Deep Winter Gloves are extremely warm, the wind resistance is excellent and they are very comfortable. If you do a lot of proper winter riding then these would be a great purchase, although it’s a premium product that comes with a premium price.If £90 is a bit steep, check out … Read more
Five Cool Things at Christmas 2023: Show us your cycling-related gifts for the chance to win some cycling schwag!
* Entries now closed, we’ll pick winners shortly! *It’s Christmas, and back for 2023 is our festive edition of Five Cool Things. Instead of us telling you/bragging about what we’ve got in for review, this time it’s your chance to tell us what quality cycling-related gifts you got for Christmas. Comment below to show us, email … Read more
“A pointless waste of time and taxpayers’ money”: Bike shop owner slams cycle lane claiming it forced him to shut down business
A bike lane in Rotherham, which has already proved itself to be quite controversial amongst the loudest locals, has now drawn ire from a bike shop owner who claims he has been forced to shut his business, blaming the council for going forward with the cycle route despite his many previous assertions and warnings that bike lanes won’t … Read more
Why I still miss the huge Falcon Professional I got for Christmas way back in 1978
It’s Christmas 1978, and things are getting more serious for me on the cycling front as a budding young racer. I’d rapidly outgrown my Raleigh Europa, so it was time to go large (literally) with a brand spanking new 24-inch frame Falcon Professional. Boney M. and bobble hats, those were my Christmas Day trimmings in 1978. ‘Mary’s … Read more
Christmas is RUINED… by a cycle lane: Traders blame the “most disappointing” Christmas Market on a key cycling route
‘Tis the season to… hate on cycle lanes? Oxford’s Christmas Market has been called from things like the “most disappointing” to a “disgrace” by traders and locals alike who haven’t been too keen on the fact that a cycle lane hasn’t been closed to make way for the chalets, with the previous organiser quitting over the … Read more
Restrap Utility Hip Pack
The Restrap Utility Hip Pack is perfect for carrying extra supplies when out riding. It isn’t misnamed – it’s a multi-purpose bag that can be worn around the waist or fitted to handlebars – and it’s excellent at keeping its contents dry and protected. It features plenty of adjustability, as well as some bonus pockets … Read more