Talk to any non-cyclist, and it won’t be too long before they might ask you: “Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes?” Or alternatively (and preferably): “What’s the fastest you’ve ever gone on a bike?” Obviously, the answer that we all want to be able to give to the second question is that three-figure number of over … Read more
The Le Col Pro Wind Jacket is your greatest friend on days with a lot of wind chill and a risk of showers, but when you don’t need it, it folds up so compactly and is so light that you forget you have it in your pocket. It’s not cheap, though, so you might want … Read more
The Exposure Link+ Mk3 Front and Rear Combo with DayBright is a helmet-mounted light that offers 360-degree visibility, with a front light offering 450 lumens and a rear delivering 50. Typically for Exposure, the construction quality of the UK-made light is excellent, and it proved reliable over months of testing, making me feel a bit safer on … Read more
Transport for London says it has launched an investigation after one of its bus drivers pulled in while overtaking a cyclist, squeezing the rider into the kerb, in a manoeuvre described by TfL’s head of bus operations as “unacceptable and far from the required standard”.The frightening incident, which took place in the Royal Borough of … Read more
Plans to introduce a car parking ban along a riverside path in York have been opposed by local café owners – who believe the restrictions will increase the apparent threat posed by “dangerous” cyclists in the area.The City of York Council hopes to introduce double yellow lines on West Esplanade after councillors and residents raised … Read more
Chiba’s 2nd skin Waterproof and Windproof Gloves are basic low-bulk cycling gloves that are surprisingly warm and weather-resistant. Basic, because there are no Velcro cuffs and while they claim to be touchscreen-compatible, I could barely get them to work with my iPhone. However, those are features I can live without. Basic also, because they ace my … Read more
Cannondale has announced a new “ultra-premium tier of performance products” called LAB71, and we expect the first member to be a new version of the SuperSix Evo in a couple of weeks.We know that a new Cannondale SuperSix Evo is on the way because it has been on the UCI’s List of Approved Models of … Read more
Cycling UK has praised the Welsh government’s decision to halt or amend almost all major road building projects – which forms part of a new transport plan that aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve road safety, and prioritise cycling, walking, and public transport use – as “the most significant change in UK roads building policy … Read more
