The cycling club behind a popular Cambridgeshire cycling event has called of this year’s edition due to the dangerous potholes that cover the route.Speaking to the BBC, the club secretary of the Histon and Impington Bicycle Club, Chris Davie, described the state of the roads on the Strawberry Community Cycle Event route as “grave” and said … Read more
Although some of us are not having to commute because of a summer holiday or permanently working from home, finding that really good commuting rucksack is still a quest that many of us face. You want enough space, but not too much, and you want the bag to not leave your back all sweaty. So, … Read more
The Santini Eco Sleek Bengal Jersey is a crisp, minimal and timeless-looking jersey with an excellent fit and that is made largely from recycled material, which boosts its eco-friendly credentials. I think the white-and-black colourway on test looks fabulous and a throwback to the days of jerseys with a more classical feel.> Buy now: Santini Eco Sleek Bengal Jersey … Read more
Tony Blackburn took to social media this weekend to report being “nearly knocked down by a cyclist” as he crossed the road outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House premises in Manchester.Replying to fellow BBC colleague Jeremy Vine, Blackburn said the “near miss” was “not good” and happened as he used a crossing, the cyclist apparently … Read more
**This competition is now closed, the winner is Guy Longman, who will be contacted shortly. Thanks for all your entries!**Competition time! We’ve got a prize pot of cycling kit from Trek and Bontrager worth over £500 to give away. Including a new helmet, shoes and lights, this one is well worth having a shot at, … Read more
Police and the mother of a 14-year-old boy have warned the public to remain “vigilant” after the teenager rode into a barbed wire trap strung between two trees.The incident happened on Wednesday at Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, on Military of Defence land which does not have public right of way, and saw the boy ride … Read more
The ISM PR 1.0 saddle is an unusual shape with its split nose and a wide rear platform, but don’t let that put you off. It’s very comfortable under the sit bones and reduces pressure on the soft tissue in the perineal area. It’s a good quality saddle designed for both racers and recreational cyclists, … Read more
The steel Surly Straggler is a popular choice having been a fixture on the all-rounder/gravel scene for years and it’s still going strong – in more ways than one. It’s considered a ‘rough’ road bike designed to be versatile and capable whatever the terrain. 2021 Surly Straggler complete bike (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Minnesota-based, Surly, describes … Read more
