Banking heiress Kate Rothschild has been banned from driving for six months after a cyclist spotted her using a phone behind the wheel after her car had stalled.The music producer and scion of the famous Rothschild banking dynasty was reported to the police after cyclist Beatrice Goater passed her using her phone while sat in … Read more
Garmin has launched the Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches, and (of course) the tech giant is claiming they are its best smartwatches yet. Featuring built-in LED flashlights, an updated heart rate sensor and new training features, they’re available in three sizes and are designed to be worn 24 hours a day… and the … Read more
Hunt was responsible for a record-breaking six out of ten wheelsets in our 2022/23 end-of-year awards, including our bargain buy and Editor’s Choice awards. Now we’ve been given access to lift the lid on what goes into making an award-winning wheelset, myth-busting your comments and checking out the engineering behind the hoops. 2022 Hunt 60 Limitless Carbon … Read more
Residents have raised concerns about a proposed new greenway designed to provide a safe route for children to walk and cycle to school, but which some parents claim will put kids playing football or riding their bikes near their homes in danger.A public consultation has recently commenced concerning the first phase of the Maglin Greenway … Read more
The Michelin Power Cup Tubeless Ready Tyre is as impressively fast rolling and grippy as the clincher version Steve tested last year, but with the added bonus that it can be run tubeless – and it’s easy to set up, too – though there is a not insignificant increase in price to go along with … Read more
The Topeak Tetrafender G1 & G2 Set is a decent way to add splatter protection to your gravel bike, over tyres up to 50mm (2in) wide. With adjustable length, fittings and generous coverage, along with tidy looks, they’re a good option between ultralight-removable and fully-fitted fenders. There are a few concerns regarding impact-resistance and longevity, … Read more
Picture the scene: It’s 1972, Ted Heath’s the Prime Minister, glam rock is in the ascendancy, George Best is still plying his trade at Old Trafford, and a certain sideburn-sporting Belgian is busy devouring every bike race in his sight. Oh, and Raleigh has just launched arguably one of the most famous British bicycles of … Read more
While the price of the KranX Stretta Eco EVA Handlebar Tape might appeal, it comes up short in other ways – literally and figuratively. It’s quite grippy and easy to wrap, but there isn’t enough of it to cover as much of my handlebar as I’d like, and it’s quite thin compared with other foam … Read more
