Garmin has introduced Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS cycling computers – updates to the existing Edge 530 and Edge 830 – that are said to offer improved coaching and enhanced navigation, along with solar charging options that provide “up to 32 hours of battery life in demanding use or up to 60 hours in battery saver … Read more
A resident from Reading has criticised the council for implementing “bumpy” cycle lanes that “disappear before junctions”, thus putting cyclists more in danger and not doing anything to “encourage more cycling”, but only helping the councillors claim that “they did something”.There had been ongoing roadworks for improving cycling and walking on Shinfield Road between Christchurch … Read more
This competition is now closed, thanks for all your entries!The winners are: Jim Austin, Liam Worsey, Jon Brooke, Paul Doyle & Tony Jordan. You will all be contacted by a representative of Michelin shortly to arrange your prizes. Tyres looking a bit threadbare after a hard winter of pounding your current ones, or just need a decent upgrade? … Read more
The 7Mesh Ashlu Merino Jersey is a superbly flexible piece of clothing that can keep you warm on chilly spring mornings, and comfortable through warmer summer days, thanks to a long front zip and UV protection. It comes with a hugely versatile selection of floating rear pockets that can carry all the kit you need … Read more
Bristol’s Zero Emission Transport City project has been “curtailed” after the new UK Conservative leadership scrapped funding, meaning the council is now in the dark over the future of the planned 1,000 new safe bike hangars, along with 250 electric buses.Last summer, Bristol City Council was given £500,000 by the Department for Transport for planning a … Read more
The global bike helmet market is expected to grow by $325 million between 2022 and 2027, with 30 per cent of the rise coming from Europe, and aided by factors such as pro-cycling government initiatives, increase in road cycling accidents, and increasing demand for customised helmets.A new report by market research company Technavio predicts that … Read more
A cyclist in Dublin was an unexpected witness to a Guinness truck driver who seemed to completely ignore the cycle lane separator wands, as he drove over them and proceeded to park on the pavement, to apparently make unloading the beer kegs a little bit easier.The cyclist posted the video footage from his 360 degree … Read more
It’s almost five years since Jenny Graham pedalled her Shand Stooshie away from the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to attempt a record-breaking, self-supported round-the-world ride. While it was possible to dot watch and keep updated with her progress at the time via communications from CyclingUK and the Adventure Syndicate, we’ve had to wait until now … Read more
It’s been a couple of years since the Czech brand Festka collaborated with artist duo Ondrash & Kasparek (Ondřej Konupčík and Radim Kašpárek) and produced this Festka Scout gravel bike that is available in stellar finishes. The bike is still as stunning as it was when first unveiled, so we’re taking another look. Festka Scout Ondrash & … Read more
