The Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket is an excellent lightweight layer with Primaloft-like insulation and a water-repellent finish. And at £82, it’s comparatively inexpensive.For more bad weather options, check out our guide to the best winter cycling jackets.> Buy now: Galibier Liberté Insulated Packable Jacket for £82 from GalibierThe Liberté is made from a 100% … Read more
A former professional cyclist has been banned for life from participating in the sport in any capacity, either as an athlete, coach, volunteer, or spectator, after a Cycling Canada panel found him guilty of sexual misconduct and the grooming of a minor.In a statement released on Friday, the governing body for cycling Canada announced that … Read more
In the same week it was revealed that Orange Bikes and its assets had been put up for sale by administrators, who deemed the company “unable to continue trading”, the beleaguered mountain bike brand now appears to have been saved from permanent closure, after announcing on Friday evening that it is set to continue after … Read more
We’ve got loads of new tech to tell you about, including Suunto’s bone-conduction headphones, how you can buy bikes ridden by Wout van Aert and Marianne Vos, and just-released products from Fizik, Ortlieb, and Moots, but we’re starting with what BBB describes as “the world’s first truly smart mini pump”…Is BBB’s tiny DoubleShot the solution … Read more
While cycling retailing giant Halfords’ revenues were up in the third quarter of 2023, the lingering turmoil in the bike industry meant that its performance in the cycling market was down by 1.2 per cent, which the company has labelled as “signifcantly worse than anticipated”.In the Q3 trading update posted by the retailer yesterday, Halfords revealed … Read more
A trial allowing bikes on Greater Manchester’s Metrolink tram line is set to invite “volunteer” cyclists to assess the “risks and issues” of the policy change — one of Mayor Andy Burnham’s key election pledges — and is set to take place after months of deliberation and delay. However, opinions among councillors seem torn on the issue, with … Read more
Orange Bikes, the brand integral to the UK mountain-biking scene, has become the latest victim of the turbulent times within the cycle industry, with the company and its other assets being put up for sale by administrators, who have deemed it as “unable to continue trading” owing to its financial position. However, the company has offered a … Read more
The Le Col Women’s Pro Bib Tights keep you very warm without being restrictive or uncomfortable thanks to an innovative combination of fabrics and a great chamois. The weather resistance is excellent, keeping out the worst of the winter weather, but the legs come up slightly short on me – something to check if you’re … Read more
