As you might have heard, I now have a Brompton. I tend not to wear racy stuff on it, but there are occasions when I’ve hooned it over 20 miles at 19mph plus when it would be a little uncomfortable … Continue reading The Rapha Brevet Jersey Range

I’ve built up quite the collection of SunGod sunglasses now. The latest additions are a pair of Renegades for me and some Classics for the wife. They really are exceptional. They’re running a competition at the moment to let you … Continue reading The May mini roundup : SunGod and Silca

One of the “problems” with Parentini has been getting hold of it. There are a smattering of hardcore, premium UK dealers but, otherwise, it’s been head over to one of the Euro outfits and hoping that it would arrive. To … Continue reading Parentini Tiger.2 bibshorts and K-Dry Gilet

I like Giro shoes. I’ve worn them since they first released the Factor. I adored the Rapha version when going through my pink phase. The Empire VR90 are exceptional CX shoes. My Factors were getting a little worn and I … Continue reading The Giro roundup : Empire SLX, Knit E70 and Republic R Knit

Oh Parentini, how I’ve missed you. There’s no doubt that they make great winter kit, the Mossa, Mossa.2 and Shark bibtights getting me through many a wet or cold winter’s day. And their Shark bibshorts which I reviewed previously are … Continue reading Parentini Scatto Jersey and Leggera Carbon Base layer

Click here to buy the Coombe Rucksack from Rivelo Obviously, I won’t be writing TOO many words here. It’s a rucksack, and a very good one indeed in my view. It’s certainly more commuter than tourer. One of my colleagues … Continue reading

Vitus Twenty I’ve got 4 kids and I’ve bought a lot of bikes for them in my time. There is an absolute massive amount of choice. And not. Because you start down at the bike shaped object at Tesco, move … Continue reading The Vitus Twenty and Hoy Bonaly 24

Occasionally I collect lots of smaller bits and pieces that don’t seem, on their own, worth writing too many words about. And you know I like words. So here’s a roundup of some of those smaller items. I’ve had some … Continue reading The March Kit Roundup

I don’t know how much longer the Hero Session 5 will be around. There are signs that GoPro will replace it with a cheaper entry level camera in 2018. But, when? Who knows. Replacing it might actually be a mistake. … Continue reading GoPro Hero Session 5 : a mini marvel

The Tiburu is dead, long live the Mille GT Jersey. Right, rewind for a minute. You’ll remember the Assos ij.Tiburu insulator jacket which, confusingly, isn’t really a jacket at all, just a cold condition winter roubaix jersey. Well, that’s pretty much gone … Continue reading Assos Spring Range : Mille GT Jersey and Vest