Cycling UK has spoken out about a proposed “complete closure” of a Lake District road due to storm damage from two years ago, a council plan which, the charity and campaign group says, would “block off a key part of the National Cycle Network” and force cyclists to use “a narrow section of busy A-road, hemmed in … Read more
Halfords, the UK’s largest retailer of cycling products and services, saw its cycling-related sales slump during the middle part of 2023 as motoring filled the void left by the hit to spending in cycling.Noting that “discretionary” spending areas, such as cycling and car cleaning, were “adversely affected by unfavourable weather and low consumer confidence”, Halfords explained that … Read more
The Ekoi Graphene Jersey is designed to cool riders in super hot conditions, and was apparently used by the Israel Premier Tech Team in the Tour de France. I can only imagine this was a good choice, as the jersey certainly helped to keep me at a comfortable temperature on toasty rides. It’s expensive – though … Read more
A naked cyclist who was arrested at the weekend while riding along a coastal path as part of a charity fundraiser has criticised what he calls the “upsetting negativity” that often surrounds naturism in the UK.Stuart Gilmour, a 44-year-old HGV driver, was cycling on the Wales Coast Path from Prestatyn to Colwyn Bay, wearing nothing … Read more
The most dangerous manoeuvre for people riding bikes on British roads is turning right, a new study has found, with 10,070 collisions involving cyclists making a right turn reported between 2012 and 2021.The analysis, conducted by Forbes Advisor, was based on data compiled from the Department for Transport’s 2021 report on road casualties in Great … Read more
There’s probably never been more choice and quality in kids’ bikes, from balance bikes for toddlers to scaled-down mountain bikes, BMXs and racing bikes for the budding Lizzie Deignan or Chris Froome.Children love to ride and a bike is one of those presents they will remember forever. It’s an opportunity to get off the sofa … Read more
The Cafe Du Cycliste Tool Saddle Bag is very good – secure, well made, waterproof and easy to use. At 0.5L it’s just big enough for the basics, and while it’s not the lightest or cheapest option it’s surely one of the most stylish.Want more lightweight luggage options? Check out our guide to the best … Read more
Signs advising cyclists to “dismount and proceed with caution” at a set of temporary traffic lights in Worcester have been removed, after councillors and local cyclists complained that the signs were “discriminatory” towards people on bikes.The temporary lights were installed at the end of July as part of work carried out by Cadent Gas on … Read more
