The Lezyne Matrix Bike Tagger works well as an AirTag cubby, but does its limited concealment reduce its usefulness as a security device?Yet another Apple AirTag holder, the Matrix sits under your bottle cage and holds your AirTag inside a reinforced plastic case, with an o-ring to keep out the elements.It mounts under your bottle … Read more
Winning this week’s award for the most ironic news from the world of cycling is the Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships being cancelled… because of strong winds.There is of course safety for the organisation to consider, Dutch news outlet Omroep Zeeland breaking the news this lunchtime, that the iconic, brutal and hilarious niche cycling event has been … Read more
A cyclist, injured after being deliberately rammed off his bike by a driver who had moments earlier close passed him, has shared the footage of the incident with road.cc and warned that the roads have become “very unsafe” and “attacks are becoming much more common”, suggesting that cyclists need “more protection under the law.”On Monday, we reported the … Read more
The Tubolito X-Tubo CX/Gravel inner tube is an expensive alternative to a butyl tube, but it does offer an improved, almost-tubeless-supple feel to your off-road ride. Tubolito is so confident in its puncture proof claims that the tube comes with a one-year warranty, but that doesn’t make it impenetrable to sharps or pinches, and mending … Read more
The Santini Pure Dye Jersey is a nicely made, comfortable long sleeve jersey for those chilly days. The tie-dyed look is interesting but you might want one of the two brighter colours if you want many people to notice it…> Buy the Pure Dye Jersey from Santini now for £120The Pure Dye Jersey is breathable … Read more
The German lorry driver accused of hitting and killing retired pro cyclist Davide Rebellin in Italy late last year, before fleeing the scene, has requested a plea deal which could see his prison sentence more than halved.The lawyer representing Wolfgang Rieke, who was extradited to Italy in July and is currently being detained in Vicenza, … Read more
Middlesbrough Council’s Labour administration has been accused of “abysmal failure”, and its councillors of being mere “cheerleaders”, for failing to deliver on one of the mayor’s key election pledges: the scrapping of a controversial protected cycle lane which, since its installation last year, quickly became the site of frequent illegal parking by motorists and several … Read more
Lotus has today launched the Type 136, a new performance road e-bike inspired by its track designs ridden by Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics and available for purchase, if you’ve got a spare £20,000 kicking about.The Type 136 features a 1.2kg e-bike motor system from HPS with the battery disguised as a water bottle and has … Read more
Hiding an AirTag compartment in a bottle holder, the Lezyne Matrix Air Cage is a tidy bit of extra security for your bike.If you need a place to stash an Apple AirTag for a chance of recovering your bike if it’s stolen, the Lezyne Matrix Air Cage is just the job.Lurking in its plastic body … Read more
