Gear Reviews

Night Riding on Kent Lanes: The Kit That Actually Earns Its Place in 2026

After the clocks change, the lanes around Pembury turn properly dark. This is our honest 2026 night-riding kit list, built around real-world visibility, believable battery life and clothing that copes with wet Kent tarmac rather than showroom spec sheets.

Nov 8, 2026

Six Sub-£60 Winter Gloves, One Soggy Kent Lane: What Kept Our Hands Happy

We spent six wet weeks testing six winter cycling gloves under £60 on Kent lanes, judging warmth, bar feel, water resistance, drying time and durability. Some were excellent value; one or two were a false economy.

Nov 7, 2026