“Mind-blowing”… “massive”… “crazy”… “immense”… just a few of the reviews of Dom Whiting’s return to Bristol for the latest of his Drum & Bass on the Bike rides, attracting a crowd of hundreds, estimated to be as many as a thousand by some.Huge crowds gathered for the start in Lloyds Amphitheatre, a mass of pedalling people that swelled as … Read more
The SQlab 612 Ergowave R Carbon is a very good pressure-relieving saddle at an extremely low weight. It might feel firm in use but that doesn’t detract from its long-ride comfort. If firmness doesn’t especially appeal, check out other options in our guide to the best bike saddles.This saddle is built to SQlab’s distinctive Ergowave design, meaning … Read more
Apple AirTag holders on bikes are an increasingly popular way to track your bike’s whereabouts. They’re provided by many brands and come in multiple different designs. You can attach a stealthy AirTag on your bottle cage or cargo mounts, in your handlebars or even inside your tyres. Having some sort of bike security/peace of mind is something that … Read more
When it comes to cycling kit, Northwave does things just a little bit differently. For example, even though it’s still a family-owned business after more than 50 years, there’s nothing old-fashioned about the company: innovation and development are its watchwords. Perhaps more importantly for UK cyclists, even though it’s a proud Italian brand whose home is … Read more
Anti-cycle lane campaigners, angered by changes to a Somerset town’s seafront road markings, yesterday staged a parking “flash mob”, blocking the new promenade bike lane with their vehicles.The protests in Clevedon are over North Somerset Council’s new seafront layout, with a two-way bike lane installed and parking spaces moved to run parallel to the sea, … Read more
The Kostüme Signature Bib Short is an incredibly well thought out and subtly detailed garment, constructed with the most supple, soft and beautiful Lycra I’ve ever put between my thighs, and while it doesn’t look much, the chamois is incredibly comfortable and can be relied upon for very long rides. A pair of shorts to … Read more
Clearly the wall-to-wall TV coverage detailing every pedal stroke of Tadej Pogačar’s history-making Tour of Flanders success was not enough proof, because his Strava activity — including an obliteration of the Oude Kwaremont KOM — has been flagged.To our delight Pogačar uploaded his activity to the ride-sharing app for us to stare longingly in disbelief at the stats, the most eye-catching … Read more
Last weekend, while most of us were likely chilling on the sofa, hundreds of cyclists were battling their bikes through the sandy Welsh beach at Pembrey. One of those riders was Maddy Nutt, a gravel racer based in London. This Ribble Gravel SL is the bike Nutt was riding through the dunes, securing her a third spot on the podium in … Read more
