At the end of a crazy-busy week in the cycling world, we’ve got updated bikes from Pinarello, 3T and Trek, 2024 stuff to show you from the likes of Sidi and Rudy Project, and the poshest derailleur hanger you’ve ever seen, but we’re starting with the tyres that promise to make punctures a thing of … Read more
Conservative MP for Don Valley Nick Fletcher is no stranger when it comes to criticising cycling infrastructure, having previously attacked 15-minute cities with conspiracy theories in Parliament before telling a disabled veteran that cycling infrastructure is “rarely used”. This time, Fletcher has compared Doncaster to a “ghost town” after the unveiling of new active travel routes in the city, and condemned the … Read more
Councillors in Torridge have voted against the proposal of a bike path next to a children’s park and an elderly people’s club, labelling the idea as “absolutely ludicrous” and leading to claims that those in support were “being really precious about this nanny state”, however one councillor said that the council was being “anti-cycling”.The cycle … Read more
The TOZO OpenReal Air Conduction Sport Headphones feature an open-ear design that is intended to help you remain aware of your surroundings while cycling without sacrificing sound quality. The sound quality is good, and they have a great battery life, but the wind noise while riding drowns out their sound.Bone-conduction headphones are gaining popularity among … Read more
Bianchi has released an updated Specialissima all-round race bike in three different frameset levels, claiming that the new designs are significantly more aero than previously and that the flagship Specialissima Reparto Corse (RC) complete bike comes in at just 6.6kg (in a 55cm size).2024 Bianchi Specialissima Reparto Corse – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new Specialissima sits at … Read more
Giant has introduced updated Defy endurance road bikes which, it claims, are “lighter, smoother, and more efficient” than ever before. The bikes come with a revised geometry and space to fit tyres up to a whopping (by road bike standards) 38mm wide, while the top-level Defy Advanced SL has a claimed frame weight of just 785g … Read more
Update 26/09/2023:The cyclist involved finally heard a response from Greater Manchester Police who revealed the report would result in no further action. Alex, who had described the force’s approach to dealing with camera footage reports of dangerous driving as “opaque”, said the outcome was “very depressing”.He told us: “Police responded that the light was not … Read more
