The Moon Titan Max 1700 is a good light for getting you seen and also for lighting the way on unlit roads, and it won’t dazzle oncoming traffic thanks to its beam pattern.It fits to your bike via a quarter-turn mount that’s similar to one for a Garmin GPS unit, for example. Moon’s out-front handlebar … Read more
At the end of last year, Halfords reported that sales of its cycling products had jumped by 9% and now made up a quarter of its revenue. That doesn’t appear to have signalled to the retail giant that it’s now safe to up its prices, as the RRPs of key road and hybrid bikes in … Read more
2025 proved a turbulent year for bike brand Giant, punctuated by the US government’s decision to block imports of the company’s bicycles due to an investigation into forced labour allegations. And 2026 hasn’t got off to the best start either for the Taiwanese brand, widely recognised as the biggest bike manufacturer in the world, with Giant … Read more
World champion mountain biker Keegan Swenson has been denied the opportunity to show off his rainbow jersey at next month’s Cape Epic, where he was tipped as one of the big pre-race favourites, after becoming the latest pro cyclist to fall victim to a ‘dooring’ incident during a training ride.The 32-year-old American off-road specialist, who … Read more
The opening stage of the 2026 Tour du Rwanda was marred by tragedy on Sunday, after the driver of a vehicle involved in the race caravan veered off the road and struck a crowd of spectators, killing two people and injuring six others.Following the shocking incident, Rwanda’s sports minister called on locals to “always remain … Read more
The Rapha Core Rain Jacket III is the threequel to the autumn and spring club-run staple, with some incremental but useful updates and, most importantly, a switch to a new Pertex fabric that offers dependable waterproofing and decent breathability. It does exactly what it promises, and comes in a great deal cheaper than almost identical … Read more
The BMC Roadmachine 01 Three is the Swiss company’s endurance take on the race bike – something it has achieved very well indeed. It offers a great balance of stiffness, low weight, versatility and performance while still focusing heavily on comfort.BMC Roadmachine 01 Three: The rideWe’ve often pointed out that an endurance bike is exactly … Read more
Business owners in Chorlton have said that fresh roadworks, which have seen the Manchester to Chorlton cycleway dug up less than two years after it opened, are impacting trade. Workmen tore up a stretch of the bike lane on Manchester Road, which is part of the £13.4m, four-mile route linking south Manchester with the city centre.The … Read more
The Exposure Boost 3 is a lightly upgraded version of the Mk2, with a small case change and max power going from 350 to 600 lumens. The extra power (or run-time, if you prefer) makes it more useful, but unfortunately the needlessly complex controls and high price remain.The Boost 3 is very small and light, … Read more
