The grim reality of Britain’s bike theft problem has been emphasised once again, this time with the publication of new research showing that the number of bicycles stolen from train stations is up 39 per cent year-on-year, with 6,956 bikes reported stolen from railway stations in 2022.The numbers come courtesy of Direct Line Home Insurance who … Read more
A cyclist in London has raised concerns about the way footage of incidents on the road can be reported, using his own case as an example of how reports can fall through the cracks as police forces “follow procedure” and are “drowning under cases”.The cyclist behind the Dylillama Twitter account originally shared footage of an incident in Bromley, south … Read more
The indoor cycling giant Zwift has announced a host of new features coming to its virtual world in the upcoming months. These include an expansion to Watopia and the return of the experimental gamified racing experience Tour of Watopia, plus Climb Portal difficulty scaling and much more. Here are the key details of what you can expect around Zwift’s virtual roads … Read more
The Albion All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket is excellent, with great waterproofing and high breathability, very low weight and good packability. It’s let down ever so slightly – for taller folk, at least – by having slightly shorter sleeves than expected. It’s not the fastest-drying fabric either when it starts to wet out.For more … Read more
In 2013, at the age of 41, Chris Horner became the oldest rider to win the Vuelta a España, or any Grand Tour for that matter. He’s also the most recent American to win a Grand Tour, but will Sepp Kuss be next? Let’s take a look at Horner’s Radioshack Leopard team edition Trek Madone 7.9 that … Read more
The Howies Men’s Doull Short Sleeve Cycle Jersey is well made, from a blend of merino and polyester, and does a good job of wicking away sweat and regulating body temperature, but I didn’t find it as comfortable against the skin as some, and the fit around the arms didn’t really work for me either.Read … Read more
Specialized has unveiled the all-new Roubaix SL8 endurance road bike. The brand’s mile muncher now comes with vastly updated Future Shock 3.0 damping tech, mudguard mounts and 40mm tyre clearance, making it gravel-capable. Prices start at £2,500 for the standard Roubaix SL8, going up to a whopping £12,000 for the top-of-the-range Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL8. With these updates and big claims come … Read more
The government is continuing to consider legislation to tackle “dangerous cycling”, Justice Minister Edward Argar today told Parliament, as current laws are “old” and “difficult to successfully prosecute offences”.Answering questions in the House of Commons during ‘Justice Questions’, Argar responded to a query from former Leader of the House Andrea Leadsom who asked what work was … Read more
