Altura’s Skull Cap does a great job of keeping your head protected from the worst of the elements. It’s not quite perfect – breathability isn’t good enough to stop a bit of perspiration build-up, and rival products can be a little cheaper – but it’s still a very decent bit of kit that does the […]
Met police officer denies dangerous driving charge relating to patrol car crash with burglary suspect fleeing on bike
A Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court to face a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving when he allegedly chased and ran over a burglary suspect who was fleeing on a bike last year. Police Constable Eugene Acheampong, aged 28 and from Rainham, pleaded not guilty to the offence at Southwark Crown […]
Le Col Pro Rain Jacket
The Le Col Pro Rain Jacket is a very good option for intense rides in biblical rain, with excellent waterproofing and good breathability. The fit wasn’t quite right for me – perfect on the arms, shoulders and chest, a little baggy at the waist – but the long dropped tail is great when you’re not […]
Oakley launch new Sutro Lite Frame with increased field of view
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Here's what we want to see from the new Shimano Dura-Ace groupset
Cast your mind right back to the start of 2020, when we were free to roam as we pleased and Brexit minutiae was the only thing on the news… except for the burning question of when the next incarnation of Shimano’s flagship Dura-Ace groupset would launch, of course. > Your complete guide to Shimano road bike groupsets David Arthur […]
£10,000 reward for information in hit-and-run case in which cyclist was killed
The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information relating to a hit-and-run crash in Crewe in which a cyclist was killed, with the driver fleeing the scene and shortly afterwards leaving another bike rider injured in a separate collision. Agnieszka Pocztowska, aged 41, was riding to her work as a […]
Review – E-Quella Varsity Electric Single Speed Road Bike
I have owned a Varsity Single Speed for London-based Quella Bikes for several years now. It is an undeniably beautiful road bike—with its clean single speed lines, glistening Cambridge blue paintwork, and classic silver components. This is a bike that looks elegant coasting through Hyde Park or meandering along London’s South Bank; it offers a […]
Concerns mount after latest wave of attacks on Bristol and Bath Railway Path
Several cyclists have reported large sticks being left or thrown on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path in recent days in what appears to be another wave of attacks on the popular route. The Bristol Post also reports that a man was robbed of his electric scooter at knifepoint last week. Writing on the Bristol […]
Moon Meteor Vortex Pro 1300
The Moon Vortex Pro 1300 has seen a boost in lumens for 2020, and while that impacts burn-times a bit, the adjustability of the VLS system means that you have total control over the balance brightness levels and battery life. With plenty of accessories in the box, the Moon is quite the performance bargain too. […]
Bike at bedtime: Surly Straggler
The steel Surly Straggler has been a fixture on the all-rounder/gravel scene for years, and it’s still going strong – in more ways than one. Surly – based in Minnesota, USA – describes the Straggler as “a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called”. That hints at the […]
Rapha Men’s Classic Winter Gore-Tex Jacket
The Rapha Men’s Classic Winter Gore-Tex Jacket is an exceptional cycling jacket for a range of winter rides. The fit is relaxed for easy layering over thermal long sleeve jerseys, and the lightweight design provides a surprisingly good amount of warmth. My first ride in this jacket was a muddy mountain bike adventure in some […]
Hackney low traffic neighbourhoods have not caused a rise in traffic on nearby main roads
Hackney’s low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) have not resulted in higher traffic levels on five nearby A- and B-roads according to early analysis by Transport for London (TfL). Cycling UK recently expressed concern that the “loudest voices” are having undue influence on decisions relating to new cycle lanes with claims that a scheme is somehow exacerbating […]