A tyre for all seasons, that’s the thinking behind the new Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR. The AS – All Season – is a more robust version of the company’s performance range of tyres for use year-round. It offers great grip and impressive rolling resistance, and seems very durable. It’ll cost you, though.For other … Read more
While arguably not quite as vital as some quality padded bib shorts, a cycling jersey can really help enhance your on-the-bike comfort. When you’re looking for one of the best cycling jerseys for your money, you can see the price tags range from as little as £20 to as much as £300 for very high-tech jerseys. It can be … Read more
Brooks Ergonomic Rubber Grips are a really comfortable shape that fills your hand very nicely. Their firmness is something you’ll either love or hate, but nobody’s going to be very impressed by their price. Nice end-plugs, though.The shape feels like it’s been very thoughtfully designed to nestle comfortably in your hands – or at least … Read more
A road safety group which came in for criticism at the weekend, after advising cyclists to be “considerate of motorists who are trying to pass them”, has responded to the backlash by insisting that “our aim is to try and educate all road users to be considerate of everyone else”, while emphasising the need for … Read more
By spreading out and riding further apart as a motorist attempts to overtake, cyclists riding in groups can reduce their exposure to harmful vehicle emissions, a recent study has found.That’s because, according to academics specialising in aerodynamics and environmental flow, pollutants from the exhausts of passing cars can become trapped within a tightly-packed group of … Read more
The Abus PowerDome MIPS is a smart-looking and nicely made helmet aimed at road and gravel use, but while it’s comfortable and reasonably light, it has several aspects that mean it just won’t work for everyone.If this one doesn’t sound ideal for you, check out our guide to the best cycling helmets for more options.The … Read more
Toronto-based bicycle component manufacturer Bridge Bike Works has unveiled some intriguing new bottom bracket technology for carbon fibre frames that means the threads are moulded directly into the frame, promising no more creaks. Is this the future of bottom brackets? There are two main types of bottom brackets, threaded or press-fit, which (and this is an understatement if there ever … Read more
Is it taps aff weather yet? Not quite… but we’re still testing the summery tops so you can make an informed purchase when the temperatures get hotter again. Here are five of the coolest ones, mostly promising to keep you comfy on toasty rides… although one should also keep you warm on chilly mornings! Make sure to also check … Read more
A recently elected councillor will undergo surgery this week after sustaining multiple injuries, including a nasty facial wound, when a hit-and-run driver allegedly knocked her off her bike as she cycled on a “safe cycle path” to a road safety meeting.Oxfordshire County Councillor Trish Elphinstone says she was riding on a designated bike path that … Read more
