The best cycling mini pumps are light and take up little space, but they vary hugely in quality and usability. Some mini pumps work almost as well as frame pumps while others are, let’s be honest, pretty lousy. In this guide we’ll steer you towards the best mini pumps, as uncovered in dozens of inflation … Read more
In yet another sign of the challenging times for the bike industry, the Bicycle Association’s latest report on the state of the UK cycle industry suggests that bike sales have slumped once again, months on from the national trade association reporting they had fallen to a 20-year low in 2022.The news comes courtesy of the … Read more
The Kostüme Edit002 Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey is a high-quality design made from recycled fabrics with some great touches. At first glance, the price seems a bit steep, but the fabric and construction feel vastly superior to other recycled jerseys I’ve tested, and used long-term. It’s not outlandish when compared with Rapha and similar high-end … Read more
New large-scale analysis of more than 300,000 road collisions between 2017 and 2021 has detailed the extent to which heavier, larger vehicles are putting cyclists and pedestrians at an increased risk of suffering serious or fatal injuries in the case of a collision.The research comes thanks to the Vias institute, formerly known as the Belgian … Read more
Charlie Mullins, the Pimlico Plumbers founder who claimed in 2020 that “cycle fascists” were making van journeys longer, has been suspended from X, formerly known as Twitter, after posting a series of tweets attacking and appearing to threaten London mayor Sadiq Khan over this week’s expansion of the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, writing that … Read more
Power meters are no longer just for pros and have moved from niche tech to a widely adopted piece of kit. Prices have come down as more brands have entered the market, meaning even some of the best models are now within reach of more riders. With power meters available to suit a range of budgets, is … Read more
This latest Van Nicholas Zephyr is one of the best blends of performance and comfort I have known from a road bike, and it’s not just down to the pleasing ride quality of the titanium alloy either. The geometry is perfect for those who want to ride quickly without needing to get into an aggressive … Read more
