Christopher Jones

1 month ago | bicycles.net.au | Christopher Jones

The day before Jayco Alula sprinter Michael Matthews embarks on his family holiday at Disney Land in Paris, he seizes a long awaited sprint finish victory in Germany’s favourite 1-day race. In the wake of the Spring Classics, the Eschborn-Frankfurt is always a strong drawcard and meanders through the hills of the Taunus on the edge of Skyscraper city with a sprint finish on the cards.

2 months ago | bicycles.net.au | Christopher Jones

If you are looking for a serious commuter bike light, it is going to be hard to walk past the new knog blinder… let me reveal why. Australian brand, Knog, have always been innovators. If you peak into their history of making bike accessories, they made their mark with the Frogs; small, low-powered, thumb-battery bike lights that you can still buy. I have a few old Frogs as backups that work well.

Feb 6, 2025 | bicycles.net.au | Christopher Jones

Each January, Australian cycling fans welcome the return of the Santos Tour Down Under and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, two of the most prominent races outside Europe. These races are more than just early-season fixtures; they are a rare chance for WorldTour teams and domestic talent to compete on Australian soil. But are these races still a legitimate stepping stone for Australian riders into the pro ranks, or are they just early-season tests for the European peloton?

Jan 22, 2025 | gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Christopher Jones

A Cheltenham husband-and-wife team of roofers have put the seal on a brilliant 2024, and now they are looking ahead to topping it in 2025. James Shackleford and Miranda Mcalary started Mr & Mrs Roofer back in 2020, and since then the business has gone from strength to strength. 2024 was another fantastic year for James and Miranda, as their client base of “wonderful customers” continues to grow and the duo have been able to spread the word far and wide.

Jan 16, 2025 | bicycles.net.au | Christopher Jones

From February 2025 and e-micromobility ‘devices’ which includes e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, self-balancing scooters with lithium-ion batteries will be ‘declared electrical articles’ and be governed by the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 in NSW. In practice this creates a stronger framework for compliance with safety standards that are required sell legally.