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Stolen Goat Fluid Alpine Bodyline Jacket
Windproof and water repellent, Stolen Goat’s Fluid Alpine Bodyline keeps you warm and dry, while the elasticated cuffs reduce the chance of any exposed skin at the wrists. Personally, I’d like a little more length at the rear for riding in the drops, but that is about it. It’s very good, up there with some … Read more
Bike at bedtime: Parlee Chebacco
Earlier this week we learned that the US-based high-end bike brand Parlee has filed for bankruptcy – and while many hearts are still raw from sadness over this news, we thought we’d turn that grief into inspiration and have a look at one of the benchmarks of Parlee’s expertise. Parlee was founded in 2000 by Massachusetts-based high-performance boat … Read more
Pedestrian safety campaigner accuses “cycling fraternity” of “plotting” against him
Active travel campaigning in Norfolk would not be your first stop for tales of plotting and accusation, but one disgruntled pedestrian safety campaigner has claimed of just that — the “local cycling fraternity” plotting against him, forcing him out of an organisation he has worked for since 1997.John Peacock, 68, told the Norwich Evening News that he … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 850: “Lights, reflectors and hi-vis — if they ain’t looking they won’t see you”
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
Cycling training camps — what to expect and why you should try one to get some warm weather miles in
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
Apidura Packable Backpack (13L)
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
GB News presenter claims 15-minute cities and LTNs are “un-British” and “illiberal”
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