POC’s Thermal Balaclava does a great job of keeping your face and head warm on chilly days, but it can get a bit steamy if you wear glasses.It does double duty in both keeping your head warm and protecting your face from wind chill with its windproof front panel.> Buy now: POC Thermal Balaclava for £45 from POC SportsThis … Read more
The communication of the purpose behind the Highway Code changes has been poorly communicated. Historically, there has been tension between cyclists and vehicle drivers and large amounts of that tension is a lack of understanding by both types of road users.The purpose behind the changes in relation to cyclists was to improve cycle safety and … Read more
Bicycles have become the most popular way of travelling on the City of London’s roads, overtaking cars/PHVs (private hire vehicles) for the first time in 2022 – and are the only way of getting around the Square Mile that has returned to pre-pandemic levels.The figures are contained in a report from the Environment Department of … Read more
Shimano announced a significant revamp of its mid-range groupset hierarchy earlier this week that will see a number of its product lines discontinued and amalgamated into a series of 9-, 10- and 11-speed groupsets called Shimano CUES. While this will make for a better, more reliable riding experience according to Shimano, it’s also been suggested that the versatility and … Read more
If you thought the brown shorts were controversial just take a look at what Greg Van Avermaet and Co. will be gracing the Tuscan countryside with come Saturday.AG2R Citroën have been granted special authorisation by the UCI to wear denim shorts designed by the team’s clothing partner, Italian brand Rosti, at the one-day race famous for its gravel … Read more
The Universal Colours Mono Overshoes are minimally styled shoe covers made predominantly of recycled nylon. Quite comfortable on the bike, they offer an okay level of protection from the elements, and are a bit warmer than they look. Otherwise, they’re quite nondescript – you might expect more for the money.One or two issues showed themselves … Read more
As the city of Sheffield unveils its plans to make an up-and-coming neighbourhood friendly to cyclists and pedestrians, one business owner told the BBC he would lose out on trade without easy access for lorries and vans.Sheffield City Council’s plans include new bike lanes and pedestrian crossings in Neepsend, West Bar and on Kelham Island. The council … Read more
* On 8 May 2024 Auriol Grey’s manslaughter conviction was overturned at appeal. *A pedestrian who aggressively confronted an elderly cyclist who was riding on the pavement, causing her to be killed after she fell into the path of a vehicle, has been jailed for three years for manslaughter.Auriol Grey, aged 49, was convicted of … Read more
