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Velocio Zero+ Gloves
The Velocio Zero+ Gloves are seriously warm given their low bulk, and ideal for the majority of winter riding in the UK, made from fabrics that are windproof and water resistant but breathable. Overall, the gloves are great quality and comfortable to wear, though there’s no touchscreen compatibility and they are quite expensive.For more options, … Read more
Panaracer introduces “fastest-ever” GravelKing tyre as it overhauls entire gravel range
Panaracer has completely reinvented its popular GravelKing gravel tyre lineup, introducing a new tread compound, bead, and puncture protection system, along with updated sizing and an entirely new model in the shape of the GravelKing X1. The Japanese brand has been busy, then.2024 Panaracer GravelKing X1 – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Panaracer introduced the original … Read more
Councillor urges delivery riders to learn the Highway Code to ward off licensing or insurance rules that would have a “detrimental impact” on cycling
An SNP councillor from Glasgow has urged delivery riders to learn and obey the Highway Code, amidst concerns about traffic offences committed by such cyclists led to the proposal of license plates and insurance by his peer. However, the council said it will not support such measures, citing a “significant detrimental impact” on active travel.In … Read more
Best road bike handlebars 2026 — fine-tune your bike’s front end for comfort and performance
We’ve spent thousands of hours testing hundreds of sets of the best road bike handlebars over the years, so we thought it was only right we put our favourites currently available into a handy guide, with lots of bonus buying advice! Below you’ll find our very favourite road bike handlebars with quick links to each, plus … Read more
Cycology 8 Days Handlebar Tape
The Cycology 8 Days Handlebar Tape has proved comfortable and very grippy, no matter how wet and wild the weather has been. Damping is good, too, though it hasn’t rivalled some of the polymer-infused and natural silicone types, but it’s been easier to live with and care for thanks to some unique technology. For more … Read more
Spectator who threw cup of drink at Marianne Vos at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to be questioned by police
The bizarre, weird and rather unfortunate trend of spectators throwing stuff at pro cyclists at races seems to have continued last weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, as a cup containing some sort of liquid was thrown at Dutch star and eventual winner Marianne Vos.As Vos, 18 years since turning pro and setting both the road … Read more
You can now trade in your old bike with Sigma Sports Part Exchange – and they’ll even come and collect it
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