Although the category of gravel bikes is still relatively new to cycling, there are already sub-divisions, world championships, and even professional gravel athletes – so you know it’s a genre that’s sticking around. In this buyer’s guide, you can find out about the best gravel bikes and adventure road bikes available. We’ve ridden and tested … Read more
The BBB Signal Radar Rear Light boasts a maximum of 80 lumens, radar technology to detect approaching vehicles and a high degree of tunability – either via computer or the smartphone app. It can also function without a bike computer thanks to its integrated speaker and the price is favourable. The radar is generally accurate … Read more
Looking at the picture above, you might be forgiven for not noticing much out of the ordinary… or you may have spotted a rather slender down tube, where, perhaps, a chunkier one might’ve been expected. This is the Cliff Shrubb ‘twin tube’ special, and is thought to be a one-off design from the late, great … Read more
The Ribble CGR AL 105 is part of the company’s ‘do-a-bit-of-everything’ range of road/all-road/gravel type bikes, and with some generous tyre clearances and a load of mounting points it certainly is a versatile machine at a decent price. However, it does follow Ribble’s latest trend of frame design which doesn’t do anything for the ride … Read more
We’ve all seen those amazingly inspiring images and tales of races such as the Cape Epic and Silk Road Mountain Race, and probably secretly dreamt of one day being a part of them. Luckily, there’s an ever-growing number of great multi-day off-road races around the world to aim for.From ultras to stage races, with some … Read more
Night had fallen after some of the most horrific rain I’d ever witnessed. Our old jeep slithered its way up a flooded old Himalayan rock and dirt road, with the whole crew pushing desperately, otherwise we’d be well and truly stranded.A few more slithers and shoves along and we rumbled into the electricity free darkness … Read more
Plans for a new £15m regional cycling hub in Lawrence Weston have been approved, despite strong opposition from residents.The ‘state-of-the-art’ facility, approved by Bristol City Council’s Planning Committee, is set to be built on Merriman’s and Henacre Open Space.The development will include a 1km closed-loop track for training and racing, a Bikeability area for beginners, … Read more
Rising fuel costs due to the war in Iran have led more UK drivers to walk or cycle, but Cycling UK warns that without affordable options, the shift could leave many, particularly women, increasingly isolated.Almost three in 10 drivers say they are cycling or walking as an affordable alternative to driving, according to a YouGov … Read more
The Veloforte Mixed High Protein Crunch bars extend the firm’s reputation for providing “real food” alternatives to often overly engineered sports nutrition. They offer a natural, textured experience that prioritises clean ingredients over artificial sweeteners. However, there are some significant dietary and professional caveats to consider.The bars are available in a mixed pack featuring Peanut … Read more
