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Proviz REFLECT360 Bike Helmet
The Proviz REFLECT360 Helmet offers about as much after-dark visibility as it’s possible to cram into a helmet. It’s a comfortable and capable all-purpose lid at a good price, albeit with a slightly heavy weight. And with just a few minor tweaks to the straps and the visor it could be a truly outstanding helmet.This is a fully … Read more
What happened to the Diamondback Andean, the craziest bike of the 2010s?
We’re going back to 2016 for this ‘vintage’ edition of Bike at Bedtime, and a contraption that was proclaimed the fastest bike in the world when it launched. The Diamondback Andean (yep Diamondback, best known for sensible and affordable leisure bikes) could be mistaken for a concept bike with its radical MotoGP-style frame, but it went … Read more
Campaigners hit out at removal of pop-up cycle lane in Birmingham
A campaign group in Birmingham has criticised a decision by the city’s council to remove a cycle lane that was put in place on the A47 Nechells Parkway at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, with the total cost, including its recent removal, coming in at £430,000.That sum was revealed following a Freedom of Information … Read more
Sunday Telegraph accused of using divisive rhetoric in “death trap” floating bus stops article
The Sunday Telegraph has been accused of using divisive rhetoric in an article that claimed that floating bus stops next to cycleways were a “death trap” for pedestrians – although the newspaper did not provide any casualty figures in support of that assertion.In its article, it claimed that more than nine in 10 cyclists had … Read more
Halo Carbaura RCD 80mm Wheelset
Halo’s Carbaura RCD 80mm wheels are the latest addition to the Halo line-up, and if you want aero over anything else they certainly deliver. They feel fast in the real world, handle well and their weight means that they won’t feel overwhelmed on the climbs either.Halo’s Carbaura RCD wheels are available in a range of … Read more
F1 drivers banned from riding bikes on track recce walks
Formula One drivers have been banned from riding bikes during track walks, which take place ahead of Grands Prix to help them familiarise themselves with the layout and condition of the circuit they will be racing on, in a move that has been criticised by drivers including Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.The ban has been introduced by Formula … Read more
Milan-Sanremo 2023: Van der Poel pummels the Poggio to win first Monument of the season
The first Monument of the season didn’t disappoint, with the longest one-day race on the calendar being won in dramatic fashion on the Poggio with a blistering attack by Mathieu van der Poel of Team Alpecin–Deceuninck.This marks the third monument win of his career, and making it a little extra special was the fact that this … Read more
Supersapiens Glucose Monitoring System Subscription (Monthly)
The Supersapiens Glucose Monitoring System claims to be the world’s only minute-by-minute energy management system. Does it work? Simply put, yes. I’ve learnt an awful lot about my personal nutrition strategy and have enjoyed a glitch-free and reliable review period. The price means it’s not for everyone, though, and even the most serious of athletes … Read more