As well as providing some protection, you want a road cycling helmet to be light, comfortable, well-ventilated and stable; in a perfect world, you shouldn’t even notice it’s there. We’ve tested some of the lightest helmets over thousands of road miles in all conditions to find the best in comfort, ventilation, and overall wearability. Below, you’ll find … Read more
A cycling campaign group in Cardiff has raised “real concern” about the state of some of the city’s cycle lanes, with flooding causing safety and accessibility issues for users. The situation is so bad that some local cyclists have reported being unable to use infrastructure for multiple weeks, their path blocked by a “minor lake” and huge … Read more
The Vulpine Ultralight Quilted Jacket will keep you toasty and dry on and off the bike, and is ideal for a weekend bikepacking trip or a midweek evening at the pub, even when the rain is teeming down – but for me it lacks a couple of touches that would make it perfect. For more … Read more
If you’ve had a look for a new set of wheels in recent years, you might have been left with a sore head while trying to decide between hooked and hookless rims. We’ve spoken to some of the key brands in the world of road bike wheels to find out their take on the benefits … Read more
In a bid to avoid disqualification from a European classic race, women’s cycling team Cynisca Cycling came up with a rather inventive mechanism of charades and disguise, however, the UCI has seen through the ruse and handed the team and its members a suspension.At the Argenta Classic, a women’s one-day race from Ekeren to Deurne … Read more
A letter written by Regent’s Park Cyclists (RPC) and supported by British Cycling, Rapha and Brompton has called on the Metropolitan Police to take action against a series of violent bikejackings which have plagued London in recent times, arguing that these crimes are not just petty bike thefts, but have a much more “chilling effect” … Read more
The Koo Eyewear Alibi Sunglasses have a unisex half-frame design that’s made to offer maximum visibility. Our test pair has a matt white frame and a fuchsia-coloured, fast-acting photochromic lens that’s designed for year-round road and gravel riding. I found the lens superb for low-light conditions and suitable for all but the very brightest of summer … Read more
