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Rapha Brevet Insulated Long Sleeve Gore-Tex Infinium Jersey
The Rapha Men’s Brevet Insulated Long Sleeve Gore-Tex Infinium Jersey is oddly named, because it has as much in common with jackets as jerseys – taped seams for water resistance, wind-resistant fabric, additional pockets, reflectives, and a high price. A very high price. It’s expensive even for a winter softshell jacket, and too expensive for … Read more
Ratings agency downgrades Wahoo, warning company’s finances are “unsustainable”
A leading ratings agency has downgraded Wahoo’s credit rating, warning that it believes that unless the company can raise further funding or restructure its debt, its finances as they currently stand are “unsustainable.”The warning was sounded by S&P Global Ratings, which had previously downgraded the Atlanta, Georgia-based company’s rating last September, with the latest adjustment … Read more
6 reasons to get mudguards this winter — from the surprising to the obvious
In the world of road cycling, the look of mudguards is often frowned upon. It is true that a sleek road bike looks the best au natural, but there’s no doubt about the practical benefits of mudguards. The best mudguards won’t ruin the look of your bike and there are also lightweight mudguards that are easy to take off … Read more
Best cycling overshoes 2026 — protect your feet from cold, wet and windy weather while riding
Riding in cold weather is challenging, and wet and frozen feet don’t make it any easier. Your feet, right in the line of spray generated by the front wheel (especially without mudguards), can suffer more than any other body part. The best cycling overshoes, designed to protect your feet from the weather, are a top … Read more
End of the road for Milltag as cycling clothing brand enters voluntary liquidation
UK-based cycle clothing firm Milltag, known for its striking use of graphics and collaborations with figures from the world of music, the arts and beyond, has entered voluntary liquidation, documents filed at Companies House reveal.The company appointed insolvency practitioner David Wilson of Leeds-based DFW Associates earlier this month to handle the voluntary winding-up of the … Read more
Pactimo Women’s Storm+ Jacket
Pactimo’s Women’s Storm+ Jacket is designed for volatile conditions associated with the shoulder seasons. It’s got some nice features and works well in cool conditions, but the DWR really isn’t up to much – you’ll need to carry a rain jacket if you want to stay dry. It also struggles to compete with other jackets … Read more
Levels of motor traffic nearly halved within London LTNs, new study finds
A new study on low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) introduced in London in 2020 and 2021 has revealed that motor traffic levels within those zones fell by almost half, but found little evidence of such schemes resulting in traffic being displaced onto surrounding roads, a claim regularly made by opponents of such initiatives.Conducted by the University … Read more
The iconic Flying Gate bike just keeps flying… and now it even takes wide tyres
The Flying Gate, a legendary British bike frame, has been around for nearly 90 years, and the rather unusual design is still being manufactured, just by a different frame builder. It now even comes in a “rough stuff” design allowing for up to 32mm tyres. Originally made by the Baines Brothers who entered the bike-making business … Read more