The Gorewear Gore-Tex Paclite Pants are an excellent addition to any rider’s winter kit bag thanks to the comprehensive waterproofing, impressive breathability and the well-executed versatility of the Velcro calf straps, which mean you can tighten them up and loosen them on the fly. I love the smart, straight cut of the leg, and they … Read more
The discussion around number plates for cyclists has been reignited today in the House of Lords, the former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Lord Hogan-Howe, claiming that to tackle danger cyclists should need “a registration plate somewhere on the back” in order to avoid being “entirely unaccountable”.The topic has enjoyed an extended spell out of the … Read more
The shadow transport secretary and Labour Party MP for Sheffield Heeley, Louise Haigh, has addressed criticism from cyclists, campaigners and road safety figures that followed her interview comments about active travel policies, 20mph speed limits and low-traffic neighbourhoods.Speaking to The Star, Haigh insisted that active travel is “essential for economic growth” and “every pound invested delivers … Read more
The Altura Arran 36 Panniers, as the name suggests, can carry 36 litres of cargo between them. The only problem is, if the roads are rough, they might not carry it the whole way.For more options, check out our guide to the best bike pannier bags and pannier racks.> Buy now: Altura Arran 36 Panniers … Read more
A regional mayor under pressure to deliver a key election pledge to remove a cycle lane — estimated to have cost £1.7 million and accused of causing injuries to cyclists and pedestrians, as well as failing to prevent motorists parking in it — has insisted it will be scrapped, but only once the council has the money to do … Read more
A councillor has spoken out about the “risky” lack of safe cycling infrastructure on a major road that runs near five schools and argued that the situation is so bad he would not let his children cycle to school alone.Demanding action and pointing out that “we’ve been calling for a safe cycle lane for six years”, … Read more
