Dahon first unleashed the Cadenza Solo at Eurobike a couple of years back and I’ve been keen to get one in for test ever since… now here it is.Dahon call this as an urban utility/sports bike. Basically it’s a 26in singlespeed/fixed that folds and while that might not at first seem like a big cycling … Read more
The new Ionos is a range topping helmet aimed at experienced, high level road cyclists. The limited edition Ionos lid in Garmin Slipstream team livery tops out the Ionos range (there’s also a limited edition lid in Astana colours) there is now no difference on the suggested retail price between it and the standard model … Read more
The reflective Buff is a new development from the Spanish manufacturer of unique and versatile sports headwear. The one we tested, with a wave motif, is a flexible solution to all manner of cold weather problems that strike cyclists and runners. Cyclists have worn Buff garments for several years and basically this is an original … Read more
Like washing liquids, which are always NEW! and IMROVED! promising AMAZING PERFORMANCE! bike cleaning products tap into our desire for products that will magically take care of mundane chores.This cleaning liquid from Finish Line bills itself as ‘The fast and easy cleaner. Spray on – wipe or rinse off’ which rather raises hopes that all … Read more
The CTC today launched its New Vision for Cycling which calls on the Government to commit to doubling cycle use in Britain in the next 10 years. The CTC document comes at a time when the Government prepares to set out its future transport priorities.Making the case for cycling the CTC’s New Vision highlights two … Read more
Next up: a natty leather trouser clip from Brooks, one of those ones that snaps round your leg – or, more amusingly, round anything that you throw it at in its open state. Make your commute just that bit classier and your office just a bit more dangerous…Usual rules: just post and you’re in the … Read more
The Dales Bike Centre opened this week, the only such facility in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and another good reason to cycling in the Yorkshire Dales and for us to see how many times we can get the word “Dales” into an opening sentence.The new centre housed in a renovated barn complex is owned … Read more
Few people ever get to wear a genuine Tour de France Yellow jersey, let alone own one, without first riding 3000Km around France. This April you’ll get the chance to own a Tour winner’s yellow jersey and you won’t need to book the whole of July off as holiday and put a big ride in … Read more
Carpenter James Bowthorpe has two ambitious aims – to beat the round-the-world cycling record and become a doctor.The first of these challenges will begin on March 29 when the 31-year-old will saddle up and set off on an epic 18,000 mile journey aiming to beat the recently set world record of 197 days by around … Read more
The Rasta stripe jersey oozes a very understated, classic cool synonymous with Salsa. Made in the USA from a breathable polyester based airlite micro-plus fabric it features a twenty inch concealed zip and three capacious rear pockets comfortably swallowing the usual suspects (500ml bottle, energy bars, bananas, multi-tool etc). It ranks amongst the most tactile … Read more
