The GripGrab Ride Windproof Deep Winter Lobster gloves are definitely warm, breathable and comfortable, and with a good smattering of reflectives they’ll get your signals noticed. Dexterity is better than full-on traditional ‘mittens’, but you still get some restrictions when changing gear and so on.Lobsters not your thing? Check out our guide to the best … Read more
Halfords, the UK’s biggest bike retailer, has said that the downturn in the UK retail cycling market is worse than it expected, but adds that while its sales in the segment have fallen during the first half of its current financial year, it is performing better than its competitors. Meanwhile, Crawley, West Sussex-based independent bike … Read more
A Conservative MP who urged Transport for London to have a “rethink”, as she posted a Daily Mail article claiming that a famous palm tree in the city is set to be “chopped down” to make way for cycle lanes, has been criticised by walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman, who pointed out that the … Read more
The Scott RC Pro Warm Gore-Tex +++ Men’s Bib Tights keep you very warm in the coldest conditions winter can throw at you through their use of Gore-Tex Infinium on the front-facing panels. They provide all-day comfort thanks to a race-fit design that hugs your legs, and a plush chamois pad. They’re definite contenders for … Read more
Wahoo has said that “confusion” around its Black Friday deals, particularly around the inclusion of a year-long membership to Zwift, was due to a “simple human error”, after one customer complained that the ‘reduced’ pricing of the fitness company’s new Kickr Bike Shift was “misleading” and a “violation of marketing laws”.In September, Wahoo introduced the … Read more
Riding a bike outside during the winter months in the northern hemisphere can be challenging, mostly due to unpleasant weather conditions. It can dampen your motivation and quickly turn your pride and joy into a creaking mess. Here’s why I’ve chosen not to buy a dedicated winter road bike and spend my money on a gravel bike … Read more
The Apidura Packable Visibility Vest is light, fits easily in a jersey pocket and definitely fills a market need. While it is small in size, it provides a surprising amount of additional visibility from the front and back.Intent on cycling through the dark days and nights of winter? Read our feature 6 tips for cycling … Read more
