Custom Steel Fixed Crit Bike Check
After a decision to part with long term bike sponsor Charge Bikes at the end of last year, I hadn’t actually got around to deciding on what I wanted to ride at the various international fixed gear crits I intended […]
Review: Specialized S-Works Turbo Tyres
I’ve been racing on a pair of Specialized S-Works Turbo Tyres for several months and now that I’ve tested them in all weather conditions, I thought it high time I get my review up on here. The foldable clincher tyres […]
Review: Fuelling The Cycling Revolution
Is it just me or are cyclists a lot more aware of nutrition these days? I don’t know if it’s just that I am myself or that I’m really interested in food (because I enjoy eating it!) but it really […]
Review: Blackroll sports foam rollers
I first got switched on to foam rolling a couple of years ago when I began working with a coach. He was insistent that I stretch thoroughly after every session and suggested the foam roller as a good way of […]
Review: Specialized Power Pro Saddle
Saddles come in so many shapes and sizes yet finding ‘the one’ can be a lengthy (and expensive) business. Over the years, I reckon I’ve tried somewhere in the region of twenty-five different seats on my various bicycles and in […]
New Bikes To Ride From Liv Cycling
Hello readers! Sorry I haven’t posted an update in a while, I’ve been super busy dashing all over the country and trying to juggle all the different aspects of my career. Thanks for bearing with me. My intention as I […]
Review: Fitbit Surge Fitness Tracker smart watch
Like many cyclists, I enjoy keeping track of my rides, sometimes so that I can see where I’ve been if happened upon a particularly fine route, other times so I can analyse my performance once I’m back on the sofa […]
Review: Smith Optics Pivlock Arena Cycling Sunglasses
For me, sunglasses when cycling are a necessity. My eyes tend to stream uncontrollably, so much so that I can barely see without eye protection, so I don’t just wear them for fashion, but for safety. Additionally, bright sunshine (sometimes […]
Review: Giro Women’s Empire ACC cycling shoe
I’m not normally one to adhere to stereotypes, but I’m a woman who just loves shoes! But not just any old shoes; I couldn’t care less about tottering about in an agonising pair of Jimmy Choo stilettoes. No, what I […]
Review: Chrome Industries Barrage Cargo Backpack
I’m sitting on the train on the way back to our home in Devon with a bag full of Christmas goodies, a flat white and a packed lunch and seeing as we plumped for the cheap train that takes an […]
Review: Powertap P1 pedals
Over the past 18 months, I’ve walked (or cycled) a well trodden path when it comes to training, first training using a ‘rate of perceived exhaustion scale, then moving on to using of a heart rate monitor and finally embracing power […]
Review: American Classic Sprint 350 wheels
I’ve been testing out the American Classic Sprint 350 wheelset for about 8 months, so now that I’ve amassed some serious mileage on them I figured it was time to get my review written up. I’d originally planned to use them […]
Garmin Forerunner 735XT watch review
Newly released this year, the Garmin Forerunner 735XT watch packs a whole heap of functions into an attractive package. The watch is squarely aimed at Triathletes and though I’m not one and have no pressing plans to try one, I […]
Check out: Assos’s new Women’s Tiburu S7 Tights
Last month at the Assos women’s event at Look Mum No Hands, I was given a pair of their new women’s Tiburu S7 padded cycling tights to try out. It’s always exciting to get totally new Assos stuff to try, the […]
Review: Oakley EVZero sunglasses
Oakley’s newest sports sunglasses, the EVZero are the company’s lightest yet and ideal for both running and cycling. Available in two shapes – the Path and larger Range lenses, the glasses do away with a frame altogether to shave […]
PowerBar Energize Muffins and Bars
PowerBar, one of the original manufacturers of on-the-go sports nutrition just celebrated their 30th birthday by releasing a new PowerBar ENERGIZE Muffin Mix along with a revamped ENERGIZE bar made with natural ingredients. I love getting sports nutrition products through […]
Strongher release new women’s cycling kits
I’m a proud ambassador of women’s cycling initiative Strongher. A worldwide collective, our aim is to encourage, inspire and assist fellow female cyclists, learning from one and other, putting on workshops for each other, hosting rides and more. Strongher just launched their brand […]
Assos Women’s Off Road Rally Jersey And Shorts
Assos just released their brand new women’s specific Off Road rally jersey and bibshorts so I hopped on the CX bike and headed off down the local Bridleway to check them out for the first time. Assos began from scratch […]
Review: Lake Women’s CX331 Carbon Road Cycling Shoes
I’ve been meaning to write this review forever, but now that I’m OUT OF SODDING ACTION thanks to this cast on my arm, I’ve finally found the time to sit down and begin typing up my thoughts on Lake Cycling’ CX331 […]
Checkout: Met Helmet’s Parachute Full Face
I’ve been riding with MET Helmet’s Parachute full face helmet for a long old time now and I’m always being asked about it, so I thought it about time I gave it a little love here on Bikes n’ Stuff. As […]