Santa Claus may be coming to town, but whether he makes it to your low traffic neighbourhood is an entirely different matter – or at least that’s the case in Exeter, where a controversial new traffic-calming initiative has forced a community group to change the route of its annual eleven-day Christmas parade through the city.The … Read more
Cycle to Work scheme provider Cyclescheme has come in for heavy criticism from bike shop owners who have branded the company’s decision to update its retailer partner agreement – preventing retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme – as “incredibly short-sighted” and “infuriating”, and a change that could lead to shop … Read more
Boardman has introduced three new road and adventure bikes that, on paper at least, look like they offer excellent value for money. The Boardman SLR 8.9 Disc Di2 road bike, for example, comes with a carbon fibre frame and Shimano’s 105 Di2 groupset with electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes for £2,800.Judging by our experiences … Read more
Pupils and teachers at a primary school located on a road where three speeding motorists have crashed in the space of three months – one colliding with and flattening the school’s bike racks – have staged a protest calling on the council to introduce a 20mph speed limit and traffic-calming measures on the road, before … Read more
It’s Friday, Black Friday, and it’s a Merlin Takeover Friday, so a triple whammy if you will! Merlin have sourced an exciting selection of offers this week, including more great Shimano deals and huge discounts on winter clothing, accessories, power meters and much more. If you’re serious about your training, then 4iiii’s Precision power meter for just … Read more
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
