“Just a bloody annoyance”: Ex-BBC journalist told Met Police won’t investigate his stolen bike, despite deliberately parking under a CCTV camera

A former BBC journalist has said it’s “a pain in the arse” that his bike was stolen and that the Metropolitan Police closed their investigation after 20 minutes, despite the bike being parked directly underneath CCTV cameras.Rory Cellan-Jones, a technology correspondent at the corporation until 2021, locked his bike – “a £350 chunky hybrid” – … Read more

How to plan and follow the perfect cycle route on your bike computer

GPS bike computers, such as Garmin Edge and Wahoo Elemnt devices, along with smartphone mapping apps, make it easier than ever to plan and follow a cycling route. While you can of course still navigate roads and tracks using paper maps if you want to go old-school, almost all cyclists now rely on digital navigation. … Read more

Learn from my mistakes with these top tips for beginner bikepackers

Bikepacking is an excellent way of spending some serious quality time with your bike, while exploring new roads, tracks and whole areas on two wheels. However, there’s an awful lot to consider before embarking on your first ever expedition, from merely planning the ride and figuring out what to pack. With all of that, a … Read more

Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3

I used the Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 during my attempt at racing the Trans Pyrenees in 2025 and found it a reliable, long-lasting companion with excellent screen clarity and simple app integration. It easily connected with my Wahoo cadence and heart rate monitors, and works with a wider ecosystem of training tools too.The Elemnt Roam … Read more

Shimano expands CUES 11-speed range with lighter cassette and rear derailleur – but how does it fit with the new Tiagra groupset?

A month after Shimano’s surprise refresh of its Tiagra 11-speed groupset, the brand has now expanded its CUES range with new 2×11-speed road and all-road components. The update introduces a new rear derailleur alongside the same 11–36T cassette recently seen in Tiagra, with a key shift to Hyperglide technology, signalling a move towards lighter, more … Read more

Cycle tourism in Mallorca “an opportunity, not a problem” says minister, despite resident backlash over disruption and littering

The Balearic Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Jaume Bauzá, has argued that cycle tourism is an “opportunity” to benefit inland villages, despite mounting criticism from residents.Speaking during a plenary session of the Balearic parliament, Bauzá argued that cycle tourism is “not a problem”, and accused eco-sovereigntists of “having a problem with tourists, not cyclists”, … Read more

How to plan an epic one day cycling trip from your front door

Adventure: /ədˈventʃə(r)/: An unusual and exciting or daring experience.We often assume that ‘adventure’ has to mean extreme. We think of the great explorers from the past, or thoughts might jump to a huge undertaking, such as cycling the length of a country or continent – however, an adventure can just be something that takes us … Read more