Cyclists unable to reach “stupid” traffic light button, plus face nine-minute wait for green light as more issues reported with much-criticised cycle lane

Once again Edinburgh’s Leith Walk cycle lane is in the spotlight, this time as cyclists in the Scottish capital have pointed out the unreachable impracticality of its traffic light request buttons, more commonly associated with pedestrian crossings, which they are required to press to stop traffic and proceed.Furthermore, the wait time for the ‘cyclists only’ green light … Read more

Gore Wear Men’s Distance Bib Shorts+ 2.0

The Gore Wear Men’s Distance Bib Shorts+ 2.0 feature a great pad for longer rides with plenty of support around the sit bones. The straps and price may not agree with everyone, but all in all, they’re a solid option.First things first. For me the pad is the most important part of a pair of … Read more

Altura Endurance Men’s Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey

The Altura Endurance Men’s Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey is a new and improved version of the jersey I tested in 2021, with a reshaped fit and a recycled main fabric. Stop me if I get too emotional here, but it’s still absolutely fine and really quite nice for the money.For more options, check out our … Read more

“The Tour de France is bigger than cycling. And we’ve done it”: Record-breaker Mark Cavendish’s greatest ever Tour de France stage wins

On a gentle right-hand bend in the small commune of Saint-Vulbas, nestled peacefully on the banks of the Rhône, it happened.After three years of frustration, anger, and heart-wrenching near misses, and a handful of kilometres of constant jostling, jumping, and fighting for position amid the chaos of a typically frenetic Tour de France sprint finish, … Read more