Though the Gorewear Everyday Jacket is a cycling-specific design, it easily doubles as a useful off-bike layer for inclement conditions. It’s modest in its aims but the execution is good, thanks in part to Gorewear’s Windstopper material which provides some rain resistance. I was impressed with its performance during soggy October commutes, with the materials … Read more
A teenager who overcame a rare form of cancer last year was featured on the BBC’s Morning Live programme yesterday morning as he embarked on a charity cycle, having only recently learned how to ride a bike, to raise money for a youth cancer foundation. However, 19-year-old Angelos’ altruistic endeavour didn’t go down too well … Read more
You might not think you need a sports-specific bra for cycling, but the benefits of sports bras extend beyond fashion and comfort; they are fundamentally designed to cater to the unique needs of active women and are a necessary addition to female cyclists’ wardrobes. We’ve chatted with bra expert Charly Rhodes from Boobydoo to find … Read more
A drunk driver who ran a red light at a busy junction while speeding, hitting a 16-year-old cyclist and leaving them with “catastrophic” life-changing injuries, before initially letting his wife take the blame for the collision, has been jailed for two years and ten months – only half of which he will serve in prison.The … Read more
If you like to ride for a long time, and especially if you’re out in wet conditions, then Chamois Butt’r Ultra is a high quality all-natural solution for saddle comfort. If you can put up with the faff of getting it on your nethers it’s about as long lasting as they come, especially when it’s … Read more
Strava has introduced a new Flyover feature that’ll provide you with a 3D video map rendering of your activity – which sounds a lot like the Relive app for which it withdrew support back in 2019. Although some Strava users have had access over recent weeks, Flyover is officially launched today.Strava says, “The Flyover is a … Read more
Intermarché-Circus-Wanty riders Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen have been fined by the UCI and ordered to attend an educational course on “the fight against discrimination”, a month after Thijssen posted a photo on Instagram of his younger teammate making a racist gesture while at a stage race in China, prompting the Belgian team to withdraw … Read more
Global Cycling Network has announced that it is closing its GCN+ service and the GCN app from 19 December, as the cycling streaming platform falls victim to parent company Warner Brothers Discovery’s strategy to consolidate its output in one place.In a statement released today, GCN founder Simon Wear described the news as “hugely disappointing”, while … Read more
