The e-bike motor race has been rather incredible over the past couple of years, with Avinox no doubt leading the charge (in terms of headline figures anyway). Bosch and Specialized have slowly been following suit, boosting their motors’ outputs to keep up, but one brand has remained fairly silent during all of this – Shimano. … Read more
The Galibier Ultra Rain Jacket is very protective and impressively breathable for such a rugged-feeling coat. It’s comfortable, looks good and the price is great. There’s really very little to dislike here.The rainy days were mild or even actively warm for a lot of this test, and yet the relatively chunky Ultra did very well. … Read more
Campaigners in Bath say they are seeking a judicial review into the legality of a controversial new cycle lane through the city’s Royal Victoria Park, after questioning whether the local council has “acted lawfully, followed the correct procedures, and properly considered its responsibilities” towards the historic park.The council, however, has defended the under-fire scheme, claiming … Read more
Ever ahead of the curve, ADO has launched its Black Friday offers early. The electric bike specialist has always impressed us with its range of folding and urban e-bikes that include killer features without breaking the bank. This month, its range is even cheaper, with big savings across bikes that fold and bikes that don’t.You’ll … Read more
The motorist who struck a cyclist while speeding, trapping him under his car before dragging him along the road for over a mile and then leaving him for dead, has been handed a life sentence and will be banned from driving for life.Simon Richardson will spend at least the next 25 years in prison for … Read more
SKS has long held the reputation of being a manufacturer of some of the world’s most trusted bicycle accessories. From commuters to world travellers, SKS products have kept bottoms dry, tyres pumped and the road illuminated over countless millions of miles. Indeed, the full range of products made by these German masters of design incorporates … Read more
At the end of a week which saw Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation – and subsequent complaints about an apparent lack of enforcement when it comes to cyclists still using the road – generate quite a few column inches in the national press, 600 riders defied the area’s new bike ban to stage a “peaceful demonstration” calling … Read more
The Exposure Strada 13 RS has seen some major improvements over previous versions and it’s a very good light for road riding. The build quality is as good as it gets and the clever AKTiv dimming works really well. If you have sufficiently deep pockets, it’s a great investment.Exposure has been making lights for a … Read more
