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It doesn't matter how often you remind yourself it's spring - the promise of warmer weather does nothing to fend off the bitter chill. The best we can do to help is give away a Merino wool jersey. Breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and lightweight properties make Merino wool ideally suited for cycling in the month known to 'come in like a...

If your carbon frame gets a knock it's bound to be a butt-clenching moment - not least because bike shops aren't equipped to assess damage that's not visible. We're not in the business of forcing repairs on our customers if they'd rather replace a damaged component, but we work alongside specialists with the knowledge, experience and...

Nobody knows for certain how many bicycles are stolen each year in the UK. A figure of 70,000 is banded about, but estimates vary wildly and it's accepted the vast majority go unreported. Worse still, nobody seems to know how to reduce bike theft. The problem has been made worse by the advent of the cordless angle grinder - a tool that's...

The commercial success of the SUV is one of life's mysteries. After all, they have inferior fuel economy, handling and boot space than an estate or MPV, and their size and weight pose far more risk to others in the event of a crash. The reasons why the car industry hoodwinked we motorists into thinking we need to drive what are essentially...

We haven't had a chance to use our inflatable pop-up zebra crossing since before lockdown, so when we heard from a primary school in Balham, London, who are desperately campaigning for a safe crossing, we leapt into action. https://vimeo.com/805883047 What is a pop-up zebra crossing? When we were approached 10 years ago by a school whose...

Carbon fibre technology has revolutionised bicycle frame design. It's not only fantastically light, but can be formed into complex shapes. However, set against these benefits is the risk of damage if a carbon frame isn't treated with care. It's the reason so many carbon bike owners insure with us. Not only do we never devalue bikes over...

As the scouts like to say, be prepared. For cyclists, that means a puncture repair kit and mutli-tool are probably the bare minimum you need to carry if you don't want to leave things to chance. The Crankbrothers 19-function multi tool features a durable steel and aluminium construction. And with an overall length of less than 9cm and...

News that two thirds of drivers feel aggressive cyclists threaten their safety is carried across the media this week. Given the balance of power on our roads, the claim sounds a little delusional so it's disappointing that none of the articles provide context by exploring why it might be that some cyclists are driven to anger. It's also...

In news that may pacify vociferous pro-motoring objectors to LTNs, research has found road injuries halved in low-traffic neighbourhoods installed during the coronavirus pandemic - and the greatest reduction was among drivers and people on foot. The improvement in safety is more than twice that created by 20mph urban speed limits, which in...

With spring edging ever closer, what better time to get your bike running as sweetly as possible? Who cares if you're an infrequent fettler - whether or not you know one end of a crank extractor from the other, this 37-piece bike tool kit from Lifeline will, at the very least, give others the impression you're a dab hand at maintenance...