Pro cyclist Imogen Cotter launches road safety campaign, says “drivers see cyclists as an object that interferes with their journey”

Irish professional cyclist Imogen Cotter has launched a road safety campaign, asking drivers to “slow down and share the roads safely with people cycling” by partnering with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Škoda Ireland, after a new report showed a worrying increase in people being seriously injured while cycling.Cotter, a former Irish road cycling … Read more

Genetic STV Stem 90mm

The Genetic STV stem is a good-looking bit of kit thanks to its stealthy finish and profiled shape. It does the job it’s designed to do with ease – and without breaking the bank or the scales.Let’s be honest, a stem isn’t the most exciting component on your bike and as long as the tolerances … Read more

The story of Brooks England, the resurgent British bike saddle specialists

Once a household name throughout the land, and now a resurgent chic brand, Brooks saddles are true works of art that are hand cut and riveted in Smethwick, Birmingham. There’s a pretty turbulent story behind these modern classics too. Brooks saddle 3 – Steve Thomas (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) For those of us of a certain … Read more

Santini Redux Speed Shorts

The Santini Redux Speed Shorts are a minimalist design with classy styling and an excellent pad. Just be aware that they are designed to fit very close and provide compression, so if, like me, you have bigger legs and more of a ‘sprinter’ physique, they can feel overtight. In every other way, they’re very good.For … Read more

Muc-Off All Weather Lube

Muc-Off All Weather Lube is thick and clingy enough to resist vast amounts of flying water while keeping your chain running smoothly. Use too much and it turns into Muc-On though, rapidly making your chain look like charcoal from a wet fire and attracting all kinds of abrasive debris. It’s also quite expensive, especially in … Read more