The Ribble CGR AL 105 is part of the company’s ‘do-a-bit-of-everything’ range of road/all-road/gravel type bikes, and with some generous tyre clearances and a load of mounting points it certainly is a versatile machine at a decent price. However, it does follow Ribble’s latest trend of frame design which doesn’t do anything for the ride … Read more
We’ve all seen those amazingly inspiring images and tales of races such as the Cape Epic and Silk Road Mountain Race, and probably secretly dreamt of one day being a part of them. Luckily, there’s an ever-growing number of great multi-day off-road races around the world to aim for.From ultras to stage races, with some … Read more
Night had fallen after some of the most horrific rain I’d ever witnessed. Our old jeep slithered its way up a flooded old Himalayan rock and dirt road, with the whole crew pushing desperately, otherwise we’d be well and truly stranded.A few more slithers and shoves along and we rumbled into the electricity free darkness … Read more
Plans for a new £15m regional cycling hub in Lawrence Weston have been approved, despite strong opposition from residents.The ‘state-of-the-art’ facility, approved by Bristol City Council’s Planning Committee, is set to be built on Merriman’s and Henacre Open Space.The development will include a 1km closed-loop track for training and racing, a Bikeability area for beginners, … Read more
Rising fuel costs due to the war in Iran have led more UK drivers to walk or cycle, but Cycling UK warns that without affordable options, the shift could leave many, particularly women, increasingly isolated.Almost three in 10 drivers say they are cycling or walking as an affordable alternative to driving, according to a YouGov … Read more
The Veloforte Mixed High Protein Crunch bars extend the firm’s reputation for providing “real food” alternatives to often overly engineered sports nutrition. They offer a natural, textured experience that prioritises clean ingredients over artificial sweeteners. However, there are some significant dietary and professional caveats to consider.The bars are available in a mixed pack featuring Peanut … Read more
Younger adults in rapidly growing cities are more car-dependent than older generations, but could be quicker to move to active travel if conditions improve, new research suggests.The study, Generational differences in active travel: Estimation, decomposition, and policy implications, explores how age, environmental and socioeconomic factors shape commuting habits in an urban context.Based on data from … Read more
From budget-friendly road tyres to high-end wheelsets and smart indoor training tech, cycling brands have unveiled a ton of cool new products this week, and we’ve got them all in here. We have a fan controller that keeps you cool while on the turbo, a Thule rack with parking sensors, a just-launched clothing range from … Read more
If you’re new to bikepacking, you’ll likely have figured out that you need an awful lot of kit in order to have a smooth and successful adventure. But your bike is a key tool in building the best experience possible. Here are some tips on finding the best bike for bikepacking.The beauty of bikepacking is … Read more
It’s time to find out what’s been going on in the e-bike world this week. We’ll start with a very modern twist on a classic…Solid-state crew: Brompton and Ilika announce partnership Brompton x Ilika (Image Credit: Brompton) Solid-state batteries for e-bikes have been popping up at tradeshows and rumour mills for a while now — … Read more
