Readers left flabbergasted at a recent Near Miss of the Day from Sheffield, which saw a driver dart in front of a cyclist before immediately turning left, narrowly avoiding the rider, just to “save a few seconds”, may have their questions answered by today’s clip, which offers a rather damning indictment of the standard of … Read more
Britain’s Orro Bikes has built a strong following over the past decade off the back of an ever-expanding range that’s designed and developed in-house, and it has just moved into a brand new 25,000ft2 facility in Sussex where it plans to assemble the entire lineup. We paid Orro a visit to check out the new … Read more
The Shimano S-Phyre RC9 (RC903) Shoes are an evolution of the outgoing RC902s, and as a result they’re a tiny bit lighter but just as impressively stiff, secure and comfortable as before. Good venting also makes them ideal for hot rides.If you’re looking for new performance footwear, check out our guide to the best road cycling shoes.Shimano … Read more
Mark Cavendish has a new book out called Believe: Achieving the Impossible – How cycling’s greatest sprinter made history at the Tour de France – and he’s currently working hard to promote it, so we thought that now would be a good time to look back at one of the best-looking bikes of the Manxman’s career.Cav switched … Read more
The Albion Zoa Rain Trousers are a well-thought-out pair of waterproof trousers, with lots of bike-specific touches. They’re suitable for bikepacking, mountain biking, commuting, and even hiking. The waterproofing is very good – though not impervious to heavy rain – as is the breathability, making them useful whether it’s cold and wet or warm and … Read more
The parents of a “strong and experienced” cyclist, killed in a collision with a vehicle being driven at a “deadly” Glasgow junction, have called for all political parties to support the adoption of “best-practice infrastructure” as well as other safety measures to better protect cyclists.Emma Burke Newman, a 22-year-old student, was killed while cycling in the Scottish … Read more
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking’s 2023 showcase event today heard from MPs committed to championing active travel, with calls made for “consistent” funding following last month’s budget cuts.The cross-party group (APPGCW) of MPs and Lords works to promote active travel in Parliament, and is co-chaired by Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth, Ruth Cadbury, the shadow minister for … Read more
At their core, competitive cyclists have simple needs. Provide them with a fun, safe, and stable racing environment on a level playing field with consistent competition, and, for the most part, they’re pretty satisfied. For the burgeoning subset of indoor cycling racers who’ve found a virtual niche to scratch their competitive itch, it’s no different. The … Read more
The Magicshine Windbreaker Polarized Sunglasses come from a company much better known for its well-priced bike lights – but its sunnies have an excellent lens, a low weight and a good build quality. And all at a very competitive price, too.If you are looking for new sunglasses for spring and summer, do check out our … Read more
