Rat-run bridge will remain open to motor traffic, insists council – despite Cycling UK proclaiming “victory” for cyclists and walkers following legal challenge

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has insisted that a narrow road underneath a railway bridge in Poole, commonly used as a rat-run by drivers, will remain open to motor vehicles – despite Cycling UK proclaiming a “victory” for cyclists and pedestrians earlier this week, following a legal challenge against the council’s controversial decision to … Read more

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 – SRAM Red eTap AXS

The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 claims to be lighter, faster, stiffer and more comfortable than the SL7, a bike that was already world-class. Two months with the range-topping SRAM Red eTap AXS model certainly didn’t fail to impress – the competition once again has some catching up to do!If you read our launch story and … Read more

“Cameras do not prevent a driver making a mistake”: Teachers and parents urge council to save School Street after motorist nearly hits child on bike outside school where barriers were removed

Parents and teachers have criticised a council’s plans to rip out protective bollards at several local primary schools, claiming that a reliance on CCTV cameras to enforce the School Streets will “endanger the safety” of children cycling and walking, after a motorist was filmed almost hitting two children on bikes right outside a nearby school … Read more

dhb Aeron Men’s Softshell 2.0

The dhb Aeron Men’s Softshell 2.0 is the Wiggle brand’s slightly lighter off-season layer that straddles the gap between jersey and jacket, providing wind resistance alongside good insulation. The performance-leaning fit is snug and the top comes in three colours in addition to the lumo hi-vis colourway on test. The DWR does its best in … Read more

Cycling retailers demand changes to “flawed” Cycle to Work scheme that puts “business profits well ahead of cycling development”

A body representing independent cycling retailers in the UK has demanded “immediate” changes to what it describes as the government’s “flawed” Cycle to Work scheme, arguing that the initiative is dominated by providers who “put business profits well ahead of cycling development” and describing Cyclescheme’s decision to prevent retailers from charging additional fees as “the … Read more