The RAC’s annual survey of motorists has been published, giving an insight into the behaviour and attitudes of those who drive on Britain’s roads, with thoughts on cycling infrastructure, cyclist behaviour, replacing vehicle journeys with bicycle miles, and last year’s Highway Code changes again featuring prominently.It notes that in adapting to high fuel and electricity … Read more
A police force has warned that bike thieves may be following cyclists home to find out where they live, returning later to steal items, and asked riders to “consider taking different routes home”.The warning comes from Avon and Somerset Police who said thieves in Bristol have a “modus operandi” that is “to possibly follow residents to find … Read more
Jobs have been cut at British Cycling amid “lower than forecast sponsorship and rights fee income growth” and “declining membership” in the financial year when the governing body controversially announced an eight-year partnership with oil giant Shell.The news, reported by Cycling Weekly, came from a draft of British Cycling’s annual report and financial statements for the year up … Read more
The Northwave Extreme Pro 3s are a very stiff pair of race shoes, have an excellent dual dial closure system, and are well ventilated. They are a touch heavier than the competition, though.If you’re looking for new shoes check out our guide to the best road cycling shoes, while our best cheap cycling shoes buyer’s … Read more
Jesse Norman, whose responsibilities include as Minister of State at the Department for Transport (DfT) include active travel, has confirmed that the government has no plans for cyclists to be subject to compulsory registration. The specific question to which he was replying, however, does perhaps reflect widespread public misunderstanding on what constitutes an electric bicycle.Norman … Read more
Starting today, users of the virtual indoor cycling platform Zwift can make use of 19 kilometres of fresh tarmac and eight new courses in Watopia. We’ve had a spin on the latest Watopia expansion and reckon we’ve got a sneak peek of things to come!> Best turbo trainers2023 Watopia Southern Coast expansion map (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Zwift … Read more
Blub Graph Premium Race Quality Bike Lube is a reasonably well-priced and long-lasting chain lubricant – and Blub makes bold claims about its efficiency. In the real world I found it durable, and during summer rides at least, it ran smoothly, quietly and left the drivetrain clean and free of grease and crud.Our best bike … Read more
