I’m on a street corner close to HMP Wormwood Scrubs last Sunday evening, and I’m mentally spinning a coin on whether to turn left or right – Google Maps is not helping me right now. I choose wisely, and the delivery notes the customer has provided help me find the exact address, tucked away at … Read more
Wiggle’s administrators say that they are “optimistic” that the business will be sold, and have revealed that since the business entered administration in October, trading has been “very positive” resulting in a “considerable trading profit.”Alex Massey and Anthony Wright of insolvency specialists FRP Advisory Trading were appointed on 18 October this year as joint administrators … Read more
As the cost of cycling, particularly some of the top road bikes, continues to soar, some consumers are exploring more budget-friendly alternatives, including purchasing open mould bike frames directly from the internet. But what exactly is an open mould bike frame, and should you buy one? 3T carbon frame mould (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) With some of the most … Read more
One of the most important aspects of any time trial bike is that of the cockpit, the control room of the bike, responsible not just for steering, braking and shifting but also for letting you get into a slippery aerodynamic position. The trouble is, stock components don’t work for everyone; the aero riding position mixed … Read more
Cyclists are a diverse bunch: we don’t agree on much. Aero vs lightweight, discs vs rim brakes, tubes vs tubeless, indoor vs outdoor… the list goes on and on. There are a few things we all want, though. And top of that list is: we want to have a great time on our rides. Everyone … Read more
The prospects for next year’s inaugural DerbyWheel professional keirin series, a worldwide version of the gambling-based track racing model popularised in Japan and South Korea, are looking increasingly uncertain this afternoon, after the UCI announced that the tour is yet to provide the necessary evidence that the racing – and its focus on betting – … Read more
There are a couple of good reasons for cycling with a video camera. Often a specific incident may have led you to consider buying a camera to record your rides, as a deterrent or at least to report bad driving and near misses to be used as potential evidence like a car dashcam. You might also want … Read more
Lancashire Police’s attitude towards vulnerable road users has been called into question following an alleged incident involving a passing motorist who verbally abused and repeatedly swerved his vehicle at a female cyclist – and which, due to an error made by police staff at the time the incident was reported, saw the driver escape punishment … Read more
The Ryan Builds Wheels Club Road/CX Disk Brake wheelset is an excellent example of a solid and durable set of handbuilt hoops created by someone who knows how a quality wheelset should ride. It’s a very good set of all-rounders, at a sensible price.If you’re in the market for a new set, check out our … Read more
