With cycling becoming more of a numbers game, do we really need cycling computers or can our smartphones provide all of the functionalities necessary? Bike computers are purpose-built devices, but there is now a wide range of cycling apps capable of recording and uploading rides. When bike computers were first made, they provided a way of recording speed and … Read more
Riders from EF Education-EasyPost men’s team have been spotted on social media riding a new Cannondale road bike. The third generation SuperSix Evo launched over three years ago in June 2019; and given what we know about the typical frame cycles (pardon the pun) of high-end bikes, it wouldn’t be unexpected for a fourth generation of the SuperSix Evo to be on … Read more
The Proviz Reflect360 Plus Men’s Cycling Jacket boasts unrivalled visibility on night rides. It comes with smart design features and technical performance that make it the perfect jacket for commuting in winter months, but it doesn’t deliver the breathability you might want on longer rides.If your evening commute has lost its magic, the Reflect360 Plus … Read more
Former president Brian Cookson has pulled no punches in a start-of-2023 blog, saying British Cycling is “clearly at a crisis point” thanks to damage by people with “no real knowledge or commitment to the sport”.The blog post, published on his own website, titled ‘Some thoughts on British Cycling at the start of 2023’ appropriately begins: “Let’s get straight to … Read more
The Panaracer Agilest TLR Folding Road Tyre is confident and predictable even on wet, messy roads, and it’s robust enough to handle such winter travails too. Despite this, it’s impressively light and feels fast both for acceleration and rolling speed. It’s hard to say if it’s really the agilest, but it’s certainly among the best … Read more
Mark Cavendish was threatened with a large knife and punched by balaclava-wearing robbers who said they would “stab him up” in front of his children, a court heard yesterday.Details of the shocking attack of 27 November 2021 were heard from prosecutor Edward Renvoize on the opening day of the trial of Romario Henry, 31, and 28-year-old Oludewa … Read more
Astana Qazaqstan’s Wilier Zero SLR and Filante SLR race bikes have been given a ‘chrome-plated graphite’ makeover for 2023 and we reckon they’re right up there among the best-looking models in the pro peloton. In fact, if push came to shove and we had to make a decision, we’d say that these take the prize for the … Read more
The Chrome Buran III Messenger Bag might just be the ultimate companion to your daily commute. With its thoughtful design, waterproof liner and padded pocket, it’ll keep your valuables safe and secure as you slink your way through traffic. The only drawback is the price.Having sworn by backpacks thanks to their secure nature and comfortable … Read more
Not one but two close passes for today’s Near Miss of the Day…Both on a dark, narrow Kent lane near Boxley, nearing a corner, the first with the added danger of an oncoming vehicle.The second of the two less than a few seconds after the first. So close behind, in fact, that the driver had to … Read more
