The so-called ‘War Against The Motorist’ has been around for years – in the UK it’s something the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government pledged to end immediately after the 2010 general election, a promise repeated by Rishi Sunak when he challenged Liz Truss for the leadership of the Tory party last year.With the trope of how hard-pressed … Read more
In the UK our gravel routes tend to be rather muddy, especially in the winter, and that’s something this tyre is designed to address. The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S tyre offers decent tread depth to cope with soft conditions and a compound that feels grippy on all kinds of terrain. Its overall weight means it … Read more
If you want a top-quality, 100% merino neck warmer (and don’t mind paying an extremely high price for it), the Poc Thermal Neck Warmer Tube should go straight to the top of your shortlist – it’s brilliant. Perfect moisture and temperature regulation, very soft fabric and a comfortable fit means I’ve been wearing this not … Read more
Active travel charity Sustrans has called for the introduction of School Streets in Northern Ireland, the only region in the UK not to have adopted the road safety initiative which aims to encourage children to cycle, scoot, or walk to school, as one parent compared her current school run to “going into battle”.School Streets, which … Read more
A council has condemned the “unwarranted and wholly unacceptable” actions of a “vocal minority”, after a group of campaigners opposed to the creation of mountain bike facilities on the grounds of a former golf course allegedly confronted and intimidated contractors working on the trails.Last Tuesday, police were called to Newbold Comyn country park, on the … Read more
Wolf Tooth’s 6-Bit Hex Wrench Multi-Tool with Keyring is an awesome little bit of kit for your pocket, saddle bag or for just bunging on your bunch of keys for day-to-day life. Stored away in its body are most of the tool bits you’ll need to tweak your bike, and the finish keeps it looking new. At more … Read more
Boris Johnson has accused Sadiq Khan of threatening to impose “a mad lefty tax” on “hard-pressed motorists”, in the latest high-profile attempt to derail the London mayor’s plans to expand the city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) by the end of August.In a video posted on social media yesterday, the former Prime Minister – who, … Read more
The world’s leading bicycle component manufacturer Shimano published its financial results for 2022 this week, declaring a record revenue of ¥517.4 million, equivalent to around £3.2 billion. This comes despite “the strong interest in cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic showed signs of cooling down”, according to Shimano, who also said strong sales of the new Shimano 105 groupset helped … Read more
