You’ve no doubt heard the argument about cyclists and hi-vis by now…You might have even read a certain loophole-loving lawyer’s since-rejected petition and media rounds about the idea cyclists should be required to wear bright hi-vis clothing on the roads.On the other hand, others, notably the Surrey Police Roads Policing Unit, have pointed out you … Read more
Spring is in the air (almost), which can mean only one thing in pro cycling… pre-season training camps. Yet, these sunny escapes are not just reserved for the pros nowadays. Perhaps a week or two riding in sun could be just the (iso)tonic for us cyclists in the Northern Hemisphere to get our mojo back over … Read more
The Apidura Packable Backpack is a cracking solution for when you need to carry unexpected loads in pretty much any situation, on or off the bike. Made from tough waterproof material, with a surprising number of technical features and packing into a ridiculously compact bundle, it’s a winner.For carrying bigger loads, check out our guide … Read more
Comments like those GB News presenter Mark Dolan made during his Saturday night ‘Tonight’ programme used to be the preserve of ranting anonymous Twitter accounts and conspiracy theorists. However, with Conservative ‘red wall’ MP Nick Fletcher this week raising similar concerns in Parliament, it seems the 15-minute city ‘debate’ is going nowhere.Addressing Don Valley MP Fletcher’s House of … Read more
The Bryton Rider S800E is a high-quality and very capable GPS computer. With a crisp screen that is clear to read whatever the light conditions, and with functional maps it has all your local rides or adventures covered regardless of terrain – and so much more. It’s a well-built unit too, and intuitive to use … Read more
A Conservative MP has criticised the concept of ‘15-minute cities’, citing known conspiracy theories about the schemes which aim to create neighbourhoods where residents can walk or cycle to the nearest shop, cafe, school, or any essential necessity in a short period of time.Nick Fletcher, the first Tory MP to represent Don Valley in Doncaster, said that the concept stems from … Read more
Police in Bethnal Green, East London, have urged Tower Hamlets Borough Council not to scrap a Liveable Streets scheme, saying that it has resulted in a reduction in antisocial behaviour-related crime.The appeal was made in their response to a consultation into removing the low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme around Arnold Circus on the fringes of … Read more
Lots of new tech news have popped up again this week, including some pretty exciting patent documents that imply we can expect a massively revamped bike coming out from Specialized. There are also some Silca hand-painted floor pumps that are very Silca indeed, plus a whole set of new products from 950g wheelset to city backpacks. There’s also some quite interesting … Read more
MIPS, the Swedish company behind the helmet safety system seen in many big-name brands’ lids, suffered a “substantial negative impact on sales” from the “drastic slowdown in the bike sector” in the second half of last year, with net sales down 46 per cent in Q4.The figures, first reported by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News show … Read more
CCTV footage doing the rounds on social media shows the moment a cyclist in Cornwall ended up inside a bin lorry after crashing into the vehicle at high enough speeds that he was catapulted over the handlebars and into the hold.The video has been shared on Twitter and was recorded by the recycling collection vehicle’s … Read more
