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Autobus Pop-up Shop – Showcasing Northern Ireland Cycling Brands Set to Open

The Autobus Cycling Collective are holding their launch event - a pop-up cycling store showcasing the best cycling products from Northern Ireland. Autobus Cycling Collective is an incentive by Victory Chimp, Galiber and Donard to showcase the fantastic range of cycling products made by local independent companies. Myles McCorry, Director of Textiles and creator of the Famous Mistral Jacket at...

Book Review – Giro d’Italia: The Story of the World’s Most Beautiful Bike Race

Giro d'Italia: The Story of the World's Most Beautiful Bike Race was published this year to mark the 100th edition of the Italian Grand Tour and the book celebrates the history of the race which is for many people the most eagerly anticipated race on the calendar. If you're looking for a comprehensive history of the race with details of...

Product Review – Maratona Spring Classics Speedfit Jersey

Maratona is a new UK-based cycle wear brand producing a range of men's and women's jerseys and shorts. The business was created by Simon Carr, a former award winning creative from the advertising world and a keen cyclist and time triallist. The Maratona Spring Classics Speedfit jersey is one of the jerseys in the current range and it pays homage...

dhb Classic Thermal bib tights – Product Review

The dhb Classic Thermal bib tights are the improved version of their Vaeon Roubaix bib tights and are great value considering their high quality. The tried and tested material used for the main part of the tights is their super soft Lombardia Roubaix Lycra. It’s a mix of 86% polyamide and 14% elastane and having worn them in pretty cold...

Review: Lucho Dillitos guava paste energy bars

Energy products for us are tools for the job. We might not like them, they don't excite us but they get the job done and they do it well. That carefully timed gel mid race or mid spin will kick in and get you to the finish when a banana will probably only get you half way...

Kalas Customisable RainMem Jersey and Arm Warmers – Product Review

Kalas Sportswear was founded back in 1990 and the Czech brand have in recent years been expanding into more markets and increasing their profile. I recently trialed a couple of products from their range, the RainMem Passion road jersey and the RainMem Passion arm warmers. Kalas describe their jersey as being "ideal for cycling in harsh weather conditions. The wind-resistant and...

Review: Élysée Leather Glove by Galibier

With the cold temperatures we’ve been seeing in late January and February I needed new winter gloves, my spring/autumn gloves weren’t keeping me warm in the current conditions. Along came a pair of Galibier Elyseé gloves to hopefully solve the problem and keep me warm and comfortable. Looks I didn’t know anything about the Elyseés when they arrived, and I was...

Drift Stealth 2 HD Action Camera Review

Drift have described their Stealth 2 HD Action Camera as “the smallest and lightest Drift camera yet” and it is indeed a very neat camera. With dimensions of just 80 mm (3.15") x 42 mm (1.65") x 27 mm (1.06") and weighing only 97 g, it is very easy to throw in your pocket or if attached to your...

Product Review – Svelte Heritage Jersey and Classic Bib

Svelte Cycles, a London-based cycling clothing brand, not only design their clothing in the UK capital, but it's also manufactured there. They launched their range of stylish high-quality clothing earlier this year and compared to other clothing of similar materials, their prices are quite competitive. I tried out their flagship product - The Heritage Jersey, and also The Classic Bib on...

The Bikebox Club – Christmas Gift Box

If you're unsure what gift to buy your other half for Christmas, then the Bikebox might be the solution. The Bikebox Club (http://www.thebikeboxclub.com/) is a global membership club for cyclists who send their members monthly deliveries of the newest and most specialised cycling products from across the World. The Bikebox Club research and source the latest brands...

Mistral Foul Weather Jacket (REVIEW)

With the rainy season upon us we got our hands on the Mistral Foul Weather Jacket by Galibier to test just in time for the dark wet evenings.  The jacket is priced at £72.00 (€102.45/$112.35 ) which for a waterproof and breathable jacket is very competitive indeed. Another big plus is the free world wide shipping. FIT The first thing you notice...

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