We’re often told that “aero is king” and that “wheels are one of the biggest upgrades you can make to your bike”. Well, we set out to find out how much faster deep wheels make you before deciding whether deep rims are worth it.To find out we’ve taken the fastest wheels from Pt.1 of our wheels testing (recap … Read more
A controversial protected cycle lane in Middlesbrough, which has been the subject of fierce criticism after several cyclists and pedestrians were injured while using the new road layout, has been scrapped – just eight months after it was introduced.The Linthorpe Road cycle lane, approved by Middlesbrough’s former independent mayor Andy Preston, was installed last year … Read more
The Challenge Smart Tubeless Tyre Sealant works well on a whole range of tyres, from high-pressure road hoops to big, low-pressure gravel rubber, and seals cuts big and small. It doesn’t seem affected by temperature changes either.Challenge has developed its Smart Sealant to work with both vulcanised and handmade tubeless tyres, and I tested it … Read more
A councillor in Shropshire has argued that plans to improve cycling and walking infrastructure in seven market towns across the county, which he claims have prompted over 1,000 comments from residents, are evidence of “what goes wrong when outside consultants are brought in to dream up schemes more at home in large cities than small, … Read more
Yesterday morning, as discussions were being held about whether to shorten the tenth stage of the Giro d’Italia due to the rain and cold temperatures facing the riders on the day’s main climb of the Passo delle Radici in northwest Tuscany, less than 200km away on the other side of the Apennines the city of Cesena, … Read more
The Muc-Off Technical Wash For Apparel is a sure-fire way to clean your cycling clothes without risk, ensuring your clothing’s water repellency and breathability remains unaltered during the wash process. It’s pretty effective – but boy is it crazy expensive!Specialist washing detergents for technical clothing is not a new thing – brands like Nikwax and … Read more
