The new Prime Doyenne 56 wheels have gone down the wide-and-deep route to create a wheelset that embraces being ridden at speed on flat roads and descents. They aren’t the lightest in their category, but once they are rolling it really doesn’t matter as aerodynamics trumps weight virtually all the time.Prime has brought its Doyenne … Read more
Police in Bournemouth attracted criticism and accusations of “victim blaming” after meeting two seperate incidents where cyclists were injured when hit by drivers with a social media campaign to be BIKE aware, advising riders to “be aware”, “keep space” and “expect to wait”.The Facebook post received several comments questioning the response to the two incidents, but Bournemouth … Read more
As controversial as weight is around the cycling circles, it is true that power-to-weight ratio is an indicator of how fast a cyclist can go up the hills. The higher the number, the faster you are likely to climb up hills… but there is no need to overdo it.We’ve talked to expert cycling coach Dave Scott and found … Read more
Broadcaster and presenter Dan Walker was injured in a collision while cycling this morning, sharing pictures from the back of an ambulance.The former BBC Breakfast host who now works for Channel 5 took up cycling last year, citing the faster commuting times in London versus hailing a cab, and said he had a “bit of … Read more
A Bath resident has hit out at the council’s bike hangar trial, calling the bike storage pods “green measles” and suggesting they could have implications for the city’s Unesco World Heritage status.Speaking to the Chronicle about Liberal Democrat-run Bath and North East Somerset Council’s recently begun two-year trial of the on-street storage solution, June Ward raised … Read more
Altura’s Grid Men’s Parka Waterproof Jacket works well for cycling – but is just as effective when you’re off the bike. It stands up well to wind and rain, with decent breathability as long as you aren’t working too hard. It’s not cheap, but it is extremely well made, and it looks smart enough for … Read more
While we’ve reported on numerous instances of cyclists being asked to wear high-vis by various authorities in the past, clothing choice is sometimes shown to be futile when it comes to some drivers – and now, a pro cyclist representing Great Britain has told of how he suffered a broken back after being hit by a speeding driver, … Read more
The 2023 pro cycling season truly got underway during the second stage of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var yesterday, with the first high profile ‘sticky bottle’ incident of the year caught on camera. Mathieu Burgaudeau and Team TotalEnergies have been heavily criticised for the move that allowed Burgaudeau to accelerate away from Ådne Holter by getting a shove from his team car, and the … Read more
