The Thule Chariot Cross is a fantastic piece of kit – as well as being a bike trailer, it’s a jogger and a pushchair too. You can even fit skis! It’s well made, well thought out and offers a lot of features that boost comfort and versatility. It still has niggles, but if you’re in … Read more
A hit-and-run driver who killed a cyclist has had his prison sentence doubled at the Court of Appeal after judges ruled that the original jail term handed down of four years was “unduly lenient.”Syed Ahmed, aged 32, who was travelling at more than twice the speed limit when he struck 31-year-old cyclist Jay Kristiansen from … Read more
This edition of Tech of the Week is rammed with new wheels from Campagnolo, saddles from San Marco and Selle Italia, and clothing from Ekoi, plus there’s a new upgrade kit that allows you to use Shimano’s 12-speed road cassettes with SRAM 10-speed or 11-speed shifters, and an extraordinary cargo bike/ track bike mashup – deep … Read more
A High Court judge has found a council not liable for the injuries sustained by a cyclist who crashed into a hole on a grass verge next to a narrow path while attempting to overtake a runner, breaking his neck and resulting in the loss of his job.Vikram Sachdeva KC, sitting as a deputy High Court … Read more
There’s nothing else on planet bike quite like the annual, autumnal British National Hill Climb Championship and its torturous ways. There are many classic and legendary hill climb courses around, each of them equally as brutal in their own way, largely depending on how you like your personal suffering served up. The UK might not have the … Read more
The Department for Transport’s decision earlier this year to slash the budget for cycling and walking schemes in England by around 75 percent can be legally challenged, the High Court ruled yesterday.The action was brought by active travel campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN), who wrote to the government in June seeking a judicial review … Read more
If you like the sound of a lightweight, pocket-sized electric pump that can automatically inflate an inner tube up to 120 psi, you need to check out the EausAir project on Kickstarter very quickly because it ends soon.There are lots of little electric pumps out there these days, but the creators of EausAir Mini pump … Read more
Wiggle Chain Reaction has confirmed that it is entering administration, with the company now up for sale, following weeks of speculation about the beleaguered retail giant’s future amid a funding crisis for its parent company and reports of cancelled orders and payments to suppliers.In a statement released today, Wiggle Limited said that the affairs, business, and … Read more
The Swrve Durable Cotton 3/4 Skinny Fit trousers are superbly practical thanks to some tough, abrasion-proof material with a 4-way stretch for exceptional comfort on the bike and around town. Seamless construction at the saddle, articulated knees and well-thought out waistband impress, though they’re not as slim as you’d think – and the pockets could … Read more
