Assos’ Uma GTC bib shorts are its women-specific, gravel-orientated cargo bibs. As much as I liked the pocketless GTV version, I can’t help but feel a little disappointed by the three side pockets on these GTCs. They just don’t offer meaningful capacity, and I found myself using them less than my jersey pockets – something that … Read more
Way back when Marc Bolan rode his white swan, and the Goodies pedalled their ‘trandem’, a different band of bearded men, wearing knitted and dark-coloured woolly jerseys, plus fours, and leather shoes, would also ride their own hand-crafted steel bikes with bar and saddle bags around the countryside.Cranking big gears (at least compared to today’s … Read more
Cyclist fatalities fell to the lowest number since records began, however the impact of increased journeys following two Covid-impacted years saw the overall number of deaths on Britain’s roads return to pre-pandemic levels, up 10 per cent in a year.Those are the findings of the Department for Transport’s ‘Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: … Read more
The GripGrab SuperGel Padded Short Finger Summer Gloves are a relatively cost-effective way of improving comfort on the bike, feature a useful sweat wiper, and are breathable enough for even really warm days.Not a fan of gel padding? Check out our guide to the best summer cycling gloves for more options.On long off-road rides I … Read more
A mother whose son’s bicycle was stolen by a prolific bike thief took the novel approach to catching the guilty party of holding a three-day protest outside his house, featuring signs asking ‘Where’s my bike, Dave?’, after she grew tired of the police’s lack of action despite significant evidence.Fiona Bateman’s son was a victim of David Seagar’s … Read more
The Carradice Colorado Seatpack is different to most of these designs, blending the pros of complete bags and those that use a drybag and cradle setup. It offers plenty of space, comes in a selection of colour choices, and even includes a rail system for extra support. And you get a drybag to increase its … Read more
