As I recently got called up for the latest instalment of our Staff Bikes series, it was a relief that all the parts for my brand new road bike just about arrived in time for it to appear in the video above. The bike in question is built around a Ridley Helium SLX Disc frameset, with a … Read more
Much-loved children’s bike manufacturer Islabikes has announced it will cease sale and production after 18 years in business.The announcement came on Islabikes’ website today, founder Isla Rowntree, who stepped back from the day to day running of the company in 2021, thanking “our many loyal customers” and saying it “is a wonderful thing” that so … Read more
Pactimo’s Flyte Jersey is the lightest and most aerodynamic top in its range. The ‘second skin’ fit is spot on, though there are a couple of niggles with the zip and sleeve length that make it not quite right for me. Worse, though, is that I found issues with the stitching on both of the … Read more
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
