The Altura All Roads Fleece is a comfortable all-day jacket for cycling and bikepacking that works just as well when you’re off the bike. It has handy features, a casual, stylish appearance and is practical for long days out and warm enough for colder rides. I dived straight in at the deep end, wearing the … Read more
The Apidura City Messenger is very nicely made, waterproof and comfortable to carry, with the bonus that you can switch the main strap from one side to the other. It’s also practical, with a few pockets and neat little features to help keep your important bits safe, and though it’s not the biggest, if you … Read more
We first spotted this beauty of a bike at last week’s Rouleur Live in London, where it was discreetly tucked in the corner of the maze that is Truman Brewery. J.Laverack as a brand is known for building some lovely titanium bikes – most recently the collaboration with Aston Martin – and this is no … Read more
The Reynolds Blacklabel 60 Expert DB wheels are very fast, stable and fun to ride, though the initial setup was a bit more of a pain than I’d have liked.> Buy now: Reynolds Blacklabel 60 Expert DB wheels for £1,800 from UpgradeOur best road bike wheels buyer’s guide rounds up our favourite hoops from just £500 … Read more
Geraint Thomas, winner of the 2018 Tour de France, has revealed that the charity he set up in the wake of his yellow jersey success has helped get thousands of kids, many of them disabled or from disadvantaged backgrounds, cycling..The Ineos Grenadiers star launched his Geraint Thomas Charitable Trust after his 2018 yellow jersey victory, and … Read more
The Santini Pure Dye Wind Jacket is a thick windproof and water-resistant top. It has a high neckline to keep out the winter chill, the quality of the craftsmanship is excellent and I found it comfortable for epic rides, though I’d have preferred a little more resistance to heavier rain.> Buy now: Santini Pure Dye … Read more
Whether you’re a pro cyclist, self-confessed weekend warrior or somewhere in between, the wheels that you ride have probably changed quite a lot over the last 10 years or so. In this feature and video we’ll be debunking wheel myths, cutting through the marketing jargon and answering as many of your questions as possible, including whether carbon … Read more
A tractor driver who was using a social media app when he killed a cyclist and left her son, who was riding with her, with life-changing injuries, has been jailed for eight years and six months.A Cheshire Constabulary police officer said that Jonathan Sumner, aged 33 and from Arclid, Cheshire, “was essentially driving a lethal weapon” … Read more
We have another jam-packed edition of Tech of the Week for you, including the Zwift Games planned for next year, Northwave’s high-tech new shoes, an action cam that’s set to take on Insta360, and a “game-changing” pannier rack – but we’re starting with Hiplok’s new system that’s designed to protect your bike from thieves with angle … Read more
