The dhb Aeron Men’s Deep Winter Softshell 2.0 is a revision of the jacket that impressed Steve back in 2021. Performance is excellent in all conditions, and it does a superb job of keeping the elements out without cooking the rider. However, one revision I’m not endeared to is the side-entry pockets, which might look … Read more
The Pas Normal Studios Logo Deep Winter Gloves are extremely warm, the wind resistance is excellent and they are very comfortable. If you do a lot of proper winter riding then these would be a great purchase, although it’s a premium product that comes with a premium price.If £90 is a bit steep, check out … Read more
* Entries now closed, we’ll pick winners shortly! *It’s Christmas, and back for 2023 is our festive edition of Five Cool Things. Instead of us telling you/bragging about what we’ve got in for review, this time it’s your chance to tell us what quality cycling-related gifts you got for Christmas. Comment below to show us, email … Read more
A bike lane in Rotherham, which has already proved itself to be quite controversial amongst the loudest locals, has now drawn ire from a bike shop owner who claims he has been forced to shut his business, blaming the council for going forward with the cycle route despite his many previous assertions and warnings that bike lanes won’t … Read more
It’s Christmas 1978, and things are getting more serious for me on the cycling front as a budding young racer. I’d rapidly outgrown my Raleigh Europa, so it was time to go large (literally) with a brand spanking new 24-inch frame Falcon Professional. Boney M. and bobble hats, those were my Christmas Day trimmings in 1978. ‘Mary’s … Read more
‘Tis the season to… hate on cycle lanes? Oxford’s Christmas Market has been called from things like the “most disappointing” to a “disgrace” by traders and locals alike who haven’t been too keen on the fact that a cycle lane hasn’t been closed to make way for the chalets, with the previous organiser quitting over the … Read more
The Restrap Utility Hip Pack is perfect for carrying extra supplies when out riding. It isn’t misnamed – it’s a multi-purpose bag that can be worn around the waist or fitted to handlebars – and it’s excellent at keeping its contents dry and protected. It features plenty of adjustability, as well as some bonus pockets … Read more
A beloved Scottish sportive which has been held in and around Aberdeenshire for more than a decade has been forced to leave due to the state of the roads which have caused several injuries to cyclists in the past, however, the council has the roads classified as “low-risk”, and has even refused the organiser to fix the roads … Read more
With Christmas coming up, councillors in Limerick have welcomed a mandatory hi-vis proposal for all cyclists in Ireland as “timely”, calling for cyclists to “respect the laws”. However, they were quickly shut down by the Green councillors, saying that “preaching about hi-vis is victim blaming”.At a meeting of the Limerick City and County Council, Independent councillor Fergus … Read more
Ram-raiding thieves used a car to smash through the front of a bike shop in Watford before making off with one bike, and causing what was described as “extensive damage” to the building as well as to “a significant amount of stock.”The smash-and-grab raid, in which a green Orbea bike valued at £4,000 was stolen, took … Read more
