The Zefal Z Adventure R11 is a hardwearing, waterproof saddle bag that is easy to load onto the bike and perfect for fast and light forays into the wild.If you’re interested in the Z Adventure R11, check out other options in our guide to the best bikepacking bags.This single-compartment pack offers an impressive 11-litre volume … Read more
The difficulties facing seemingly all corners of the cycling industry in 2023 appear to show no signs of relenting, with Shimano today reporting a 17.7 percent fall in sales of bicycle components for the first half of the year and a 40 percent drop in operating profit.Following a record year in 2022, the Japanese brand’s … Read more
Opposition to the forthcoming expansion of the Ultra-low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to cover the whole of Greater London has been singled out as the single biggest reason the Conservatives held onto Boris Johnson’s former Uxbridge & South Ruislip in last Thursday’s by-election, with both Labour and the Tories now reportedly rethinking their stance on environmental issues … Read more
The UCI has banned Bahrain Victorious pro Filip Maciejuk from racing for 30 days, nearly four months after the 23-year-old was disqualified from the Tour of Flanders for causing a horrendous crash that injured several riders.The world governing body announced this morning that its Disciplinary Commission had ruled against the Polish rider for his role … Read more
Skratch Labs Sport Vegan Recovery Mix is a tasty and easy-to-digest recovery drink, which helps to restore the fuel in your body after a long or intense ride. It’s rather expensive, though.We reviewed Skratch Labs Sport Recovery Drink Mix about five years ago, and now there’s a bang-up-to-date vegan version, but what makes it different?It’s … Read more
The Vanelli Super Leger Jersey is a smart and a classic-leaning design aimed at those of us looking for a lightweight aero jersey at a good price. In this colourway, the arms could get grubby quite quickly on sweaty, suncream-slathered rides, but the YKK zip, elongated sleeves and the snug fit are hallmarks of a more … Read more
