Cyclist tests World Championships route’s pothole-repaired roads… snaps saddle and limps home; Leknessund takes the pink jersey from Evenepoel at Giro d’Italia ; Cycling’s last-minute Eurovision entry?; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog
SUMMARY
Mail getting Jeremy Vine's account wrong, "most advanced road tyre", Evenepoel's time trial domination... it's your Bank Holiday weekend roundup!
The weather has been a hit or a miss, but we’re not going to let you miss anything from the news cycle that kept me and the other weekend warriors at road.cc peeling our eyes out and doing double takes every now and then (which is basically most days anyway…), that is, if we were not too busy getting carried away watching the Giro…
And in case you missed it, we started with the “a week without Jeremy Vine” challenge on our blog last week. It’s safe to say we’re failing that pretty early this time around.
> Vittoria claims new Corsa Pro is “the most advanced cotton road tyre ever made”
> Remco Evenepoel uploads mind-boggling Giro d’Italia time trial domination to Strava
> BBC launches mobile broadcasting studio on a bicycle in the Netherlands
Our favourite cycling hit-maker is back: We Don't Want No Cycle Paths Here (Somerset Version)
Whoever wins the Eurovision final this week, they surely aren’t topping this…
Judy Mapledoram, a singer-songwriter and member of Active Travel Minehead, is back with the Somerset version of her hit single “We Don’t Want No Cycle Paths Here”. Already gaining fame with her previous Kensington version and making an appearance on our live blog two years ago, this time she’s taking shots at the anti-cycling masses in West Somerset, and we can confirm she’s not taking any prisoners.
The satire is subtle, but sharp, and the lyrics will force the British public into the unchartered corners of their minds:
The cycle path to Dunster took many months to build
Why bother all it does is stop the cyclists getting killed
There’s no climate emergency! What fool would ride a bike?
We’ll keep in burning fossil fuels and drive whenever we like
> We Don’t Want No Cycle Paths Here: The must-hear No.1 hit of the summer
Which reminds me that we haven’t updated our list of everyone’s favourite songs about bikes and cycling since 2016. We’ll be on it soon.
Team DSM cyclist's bike snaps in half in Giro d'Italia stage two crash
About this crash from the weekend…
All was going well until the final few hundred metres before the final 3km banner at stage two of Giro d’Italia, when things got a little too squirrelly in the peloton.
The 24-year old Australian Kaden Groves, swerved to the right in a defensive manoeuvre, causing a chain reaction in the peloton which caught a lot of riders out, including Mark Cavendish and Mads Pederson.
However, the first one to hit the deck was Team DSM’s Martijn Tusveld, who had his entire bike snapped his half. The team’s Twitter account posted a video of one of their mechanics rushing towards the crash with the replacement bike and handing it to Tusveld, who had a few bruises and some tears on his kit but fortunately survived any other injuries.
Clear and concise info from our coaches, plus a cool head (and speedy legs) from our mechanic Felipe – to get up to @martijntusveld as quickly as possible after 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 crash at the @giroditalia today.🚲 👏🏻#KeepChallenging #Giro pic.twitter.com/jbIeBchib2
— Team DSM (@TeamDSM) May 7, 2023
But when the mechanic picks up his crashed Scott Foil RC, it appears entirely snapped in half, with the top tube and down tube sliced, the two parts of the bike held together by their internally-routed cables.
The post-race gave us some more drama too, with Evenepoel blaming Groves and Groves defending himself the next day.
Groves went on to finish third yesterday in the stage three, with Pederson coming in second, and another Aussie Michael Matthews claiming victory in the uphill sprint.
Meanwhile, Evenepoel, after posting a ridiculously fast time on the opening day’s individual time trial, is still holding the lead, and even gained a bonus sprint second on Primož Roglič yesterday.
Van Vleuten wins Vuelta Femenina after pee-gate controversy as "hungry for revenge" Vollering wins last stage
Annemiek van Vleuten is riding her final season before retirement, and although the classics seasons didn’t go her way, she managed to take the famous red jersey by narrowly winning the general classification at Vuelta Femenina 2023 by NINE seconds, but not without some controversy.
AVV seemed to attack as SD Worx’s Demi Vollering was attending a nature’s call, and by doing so, seemed to break the unspoken rule, the maxim of not attacking your competitor while they are on a pee break.
Van Vleuten and Movistar said that the move at stage six had been planned as part of the team’s strategy before the race, but Vollering was having none of it.
“I would say the same if I were her. But it is all quite much of a coincidence. They did everything they could to ride me out of the red jersey. This is top sport. I don’t expect any gifts, but if you want to do it this way… a shame,” said the tearful Dutch cyclist.
She continued: “I’m really bummed. It is a big shame because my legs felt really good. Hopefully that will still be the case tomorrow. I am hungry for revenge and hope to put things right tomorrow.”
Vollering, who recently made history by becoming only the second woman to complete the prestigious set of Ardennes Triple after her victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège last month, did put things right the next day by winning the last stage, but it wasn’t enough to win the GC.
𝐂 𝐘 𝐂 𝐋 𝐈 𝐍 𝐆‼‼‼
Today has made history for our sport in Lagos de Covadonga! 🏆@demivollering wins the stage and ❤@AvVleuten wins La Roja.
🇬🇧📽 ⬇ ENJOY the best RECAP of the last day of #LaVueltaFemenina. pic.twitter.com/NFAQCCsRZA
— La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es (@LaVueltaFem) May 7, 2023
Orbea bucks cycling industry downtrend with 20% increase in profit
Spanish bicycle manufacturer Orbea has accomplished an increase in turnover of 42 per cent from €282 million in 2021 to €400 million last year, while also posting a 20 per cent rise in profit after taxes and restructuring.
The company said it managed to do this by doubling the structure of its workforce in three years and also fast-tracking the recruitment of international talent, reports Bike Europe. It now has a workforce of over 1,000 employees, most of them based in the Basque country.
It also said that Orbea will “carry on investing in developing state-of-the-art technological solutions”.
The news comes as another respite as the cycling industry faces the post-lockdown decrease in public interest towards cycling, with many brands and manufacturers struggling to keep up after experiencing booming profits during the pandemic.
Cyclist killed in Mallorca after motorcyclist under influence of drugs hits group ride head-on
A Polish cyclist on holiday in Mallorca has died after a motorcyclist, who later tested positive for drugs, lost control of his Harley-Davidson and smashed into a group ride.
> Cyclist killed in Mallorca after motorcyclist under influence of drugs hits group ride head-on
Driver parks car on the side of an empty road... and warns children not to cycle there
Sometimes it amazes me how little it takes for people to get fuming at a complete stranger’s happiness…
This time it was a driver, who got out of her car after parking it on the side of an empty, residential street, and demonstrated her displeasure at the bunch of children joyfully cycling home by waving her hands and repeatedly going: “In the middle of the road, in the middle of the road!”
Picture the scene:
A few carefree kids cycling home from school on an empty cul-de-sac when………go tobann, up pops a driver, waving her hands, and repeating her “middle of the road” mantra.
Nobody took a bit of notice of her, but it never ceases to amaze where they appear 😃 pic.twitter.com/7zpIetvfVl
— Aidan Hogan (@sarsfieldsride) May 8, 2023
Doesn’t come as surprising to me however, when MPs and councillors can find ways to victim-blame a five-year-old for riding a bicycle and defend the driver who didn’t stop for the kid…
"Hurry, I've had a mechanical!"... "So have we!"
Bizarre scenes at Grand Prix Bob Jungels in the Luxembourg…
Jesus.. pic.twitter.com/ouseqDLayu
— Vlad Van Mechelen (@vladVmechelen) May 8, 2023
Apparently no one was injured, but I’m not so sure about those bikes at the roof of the team car.
Kaitlin Armstrong's trial for pro-gravel racer Moriah Wilson's murder delayed by four months
According to reports from CBS Austin, the trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, the prime suspect in Moriah Wilson’s murder case has been postponed by four months with no explanation, with the trial now expected to take place on October 30, 2023.
One of the leading American gravel races, Mariah ‘Mo’ Wilson was shot dead in Austin, Texas on May 11, 2022. Fellow cyclist Kaitlin Armstrong is currently facing a trial for first-degree murder.
25-year-old Wilson was deemed as one of the off-road side of the sport’s most exciting prospects and had won the Belgian Waffle Ride in San Diego.
The police have since then accused Armstrong for being behind the murder, with motives of romantic jealousy, ignited by Wilson’s casual relationship with her boyfriend, pro cyclist Colin Strickland.
> Moriah Wilson murder: Colin Strickland ‘in hiding’ until suspect Kaitlin Armstrong found
Armstrong and Strickland reportedly separated in 2021, when Strickland met Wilson and began a brief relationship with her. However, Armstrong and Strickland later reconciled and resumed their relationship before the murder.
After Wilson’s murder, 35-year-old Strickland, sponsored by Red Bull and one of America’s top gravel and fixed-gear racers, released a statement expressing his “regret and torture” at his proximity to the shocking crime.
> Moriah Wilson murder: Suspect Kaitlin Armstrong ‘fled to New York’
Armstrong last appeared in court on April 20, 2023, and had requested a speedy trial.
However, at that court appearance, her defense attorney told the District Judge that he and his team may need to request that the trial be delayed in order to secure witnesses and other evidence for her defense, according to a report in the Austin American-Statesman.
Saint Piran Pro Cycling launches mental health partnership to help cyclists' wellbeing, also announces participation in Tour of Britain 2023
Saint Piran Pro Cycling has launched a comprehensive mental health, wellbeing and lifestyle programmes to support its staff and riders, both on and off the bike.
The South-West based cycling group has joined forces with one of Ireland’s leading wellbeing coaching experts EDelia Group to deliver its potentially life-changing programme. The partnership ensures everyone in the Saint Piran family receive crucial support and one-to-one advice on lifestyle, career development and performance whenever they need it from up to 40 specialist advisors.
EDelia will help riders and staff in the following key areas:
- Building resilience to face challenges in everyday life and performance
- Understanding that managing mental wellbeing is a skill that can be learnt
- Development as a leader on and off the bike
- Equipping riders and staff for a life and career away from cycling
Last week, Saint Piran, along with Trinity Racing, was announced as the first teams for the 2023 Tour of Britain.
Steve Lampier, Saint Piran sports director, said: “The Tour of Britain is the pinnacle of our season. It’s Britain’s biggest race and therefore the most important event on our calendar, so everything’s geared to that first week in September.
“The race is always hotly contested and gives us a chance for us to go up against the big teams. Given that last year we came close to a victory with Alex [Richardson] on stage three before the race got shortened, the fire is burning very bright to try and better that performance in 2023.”
Blood of elite cyclists to be used for treating and preventing chronic diseases
Now what?!
A study from researchers at the University of Colorado published in the Sports Medicine has revealed that examining the blood of elite cyclists can help treat and prevent chronic diseases.
The scientists studied the metabolism of elite professional cyclists during training and in a world tour race by using metabolomics, a technique that allows them to study thousands of metabolites (or, small molecules made when the body breaks down food, drugs, chemicals, or its own tissues) from just a few drops of blood.
The researchers also discovered that patients who came into the clinic with long COVID had similar blood profiles to elite cyclists when they reached exhaustion.
“By identifying these healthy metabolomic signatures, we are able to take that information into patient populations with health complications, like those who are cancer survivors or those who are suffering from symptoms of long COVID,” said one of the lead authors.
Welp, that means I can’t be of any help to the researchers. Anyone got the line to Pogi?
Children and their parents take over the streets with worldwide Kidical Mass
Here’s some feel-good content on today’s blog.
Earlier in the day, we had a driver who couldn’t stand children riding bicycles on an empty street. So when I say it feels good to see parents going out and cycling with their kids on public roads and encouraging them to take it on, I mean it.
Over this weekend, Kidical Mass Action Alliance brought in
150,000 Participants in over 500 places, from the metropolitan region to rural areas. During three days of action, children, parents, friends and schools campaigned for child- and bicycle-friendly places, safe routes to school and independent mobility.
Check out some tweets showcasing the campaign:
Todays worldwide #KidicalMass illustrates that the call for more child-friendly streets does not come from a small minority.
Look at the kids and parents having a party!
Music and laughter instead of #VroomVroom📹 of #Barcelona by @jordihoneypic.twitter.com/pplwhS2nkz
— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) May 7, 2023
My highlight from @KidicalMassCDF #KidicalMass ride and a reminder of how inclusive our streets can be if we prioritise, design & build for PEOPLE, young or old, and not the car! Let’s keep demanding #StreetsForEveryone in Wales! 🚲🎶🗣️🌎✊🏻🏴 #JoinTheMovement pic.twitter.com/fLr9csMw0d
— Hamish Belding (@BikeWalkScoot) May 8, 2023
Today’s brilliant #KidicalMass ride in Eastbourne. Supporting safer streets for everyone. Good turnout and lots of support from the residents pic.twitter.com/8EjXe0wCyT
— Bespoke Cycle Group (@BespokeEB) May 8, 2023
Well done to everyone for another amazing #KidicalMass in Bath 👏
It’s 2 years since we started #KidicalMass in Bath and we will keep going until we have safe streets for everyone 🎉🚲🎉#StreetsForKids#StreetsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/Tn3vWbY9au
— Cllr Saskia Heijltjes (@SaskiaHeijltjes) May 7, 2023
Wow what an amazing turnout for our first Kidical Mass Guildford – we had over 300 participants!!! It was really inspiring to see so many people out in support of safer #StreetsForEveryone and the #KidicalMass movement!#StreetsForKids #StreetsForTheFuture pic.twitter.com/pTIDnWLPyv
— Kidical Mass Guildford (@KMGuildford) May 8, 2023
We had a great #kidicalmass today. 55 people in #rdguk and great to be part of 1000’s of towns asking for better for our children. pic.twitter.com/mGBoVcD2pD
— KidicalMassReading (@KidicalMassRead) May 7, 2023
Despite heavy rain, we had about 150 riders of all ages and abilities on our North Tyneside #kidicalmass this afternoon, riding from Whitley Bay and North Shields. pic.twitter.com/TQE18KGY8a
— Street Life in North Tyneside (@NTStreetLife) May 8, 2023
Dramatic stage four at Giro d'Italia sees 23-year-old Leknessund take the pink jersey away from Evenepoel as Paret-Peintre wins
Tactical handover? Mind games? Or first signs of faltering?
Only time will tell, but while AG2R Citroën’s Aurélien Paret-Peintre put in a mighty shift on the final sprint to take home a stage victory, it was Team DSM’s Andreas Leknessund who was handed the maglia rosa by Evenepoel as he reliquished his lead at the top of the general classification.
Leknessund became the first Norwegian in 42 years to wear the famous pink jersey after dropping the breakaway on the final climb with no one but the Frenchman on his wheel. However, by the final sprint, the 23-year-old had nothing more left in his tank to fight for the win but enough to see him go top of the GC.
🔻 The two-man challenge between Frenchman @AurelienParetP and Norwegian @andreaslek in the last exciting kilometre of today’s stage
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🔻La sfida a due tra il francese Aurélien Paret-Peintre e il noervegese Andreas Leknessund nell’ultimo entusiasmante chilometro della tappa di… pic.twitter.com/utqt3G65zJ— Giro d’Italia (@giroditalia) May 9, 2023
“It’s super special. Obviously I went for the stage and also knew that pink was possible,” said Leknessund.
Meanwhile, Paret-Peintre said that it was a “perfect day” for him and he was “super happy”. “I know I’m faster than him so we collaborate until the finish line. I think he takes the maglia rosa so everybody’s happy, maybe,” he said.
What a start to our Grand Tour campaign at the @giroditalia 🎊@andreaslek looking resplendent on that magical podium 💖🤩 and on @dsmfirmenich’s first day of trading, wow!#KeepChallenging #PerformanceThroughNutrition #Giro pic.twitter.com/9ZoiYqJrgs
— Team DSM (@TeamDSM) May 9, 2023
Despite riding at a steady pace with his teammates, Evenepoel found himself isolated after Geraint Thomas picked up on the on the final climb of Colle Molella.
Leknessund now leads Evenepoel by 28 seconds in the new-look general classification with Paret-Peintre up to third place a further two seconds back. After recovering from some early problems in the stage, Portugal’s João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) stands fourth, 12 seconds ahead of fifth-placed Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma).
> Remco Evenepoel uploads mind-boggling Giro d’Italia time trial domination to Strava
Near Miss of the Day 864: Bus driver squeezes cyclist towards kerb at stop
"Very poor state": Riding at race speeds on Scotland's bumpy and uneven World Championship route led to cyclist snapping his saddle
I’m sure all of us can’t wait to see Scotland hosting the World Championships later this year, but there’s a part of me which is so worried about it all going so bad so quickly…
Those worries were turned into legitimate concerns when Alan Myles decided to cycle down Lennoxtown near Glasgow at race speeds this morning and his saddle snapped, leaving him hoping that the other rail holds on for the next 16 miles home, and us hoping that the East Dunbartonshire Council gets on it quickly.
However, Alan believes that the council has made what is likely to be the last repair to the road. He told road.cc: “It is in a very poor state and simply gets a hand-laid repair each time. I normally ride round all of the mess, but thought I’d conduct an experiment this morning, so did a seated sprint over the repairs and the rail gave way.
“The council re-laid the road just round the corner so it looks highly unlikely this bit will get done before the championships as they would have done it at the same time (the road had to be closed for it).”
@EDCouncil has made what is likely to be the last repair to part of the @CyclingWorlds route. I though i’d ride it at race speed this morning and my saddle snapped. So that will be fun for all the riders… just the 16 miles left for the other rail to hold on till home.@roadcc pic.twitter.com/848ZzubTIN
— Alan Myles 🇵🇸 (@AlanMyles8) May 9, 2023
Campsie Road, between Lennoxtown and Torrance, just after the Crow Road, where Alan broke his saddle rail, has been confirmed to be a part of the UCI’s Road World Championship route from Edinburgh to Glasgow, to be held later in August.
We have reached out to East Dunbartonshire Council for a comment.
Last week, Wout van Aert was doing a recon ride in Stirlingshire, Scotland ahead of the Championships. He then went on to do a round of the Glasgow street circuit, also set to feature in the Championship, on a NEXT bike, but he was quick to point out the dangerous cycling conditions, calling the ride a “risky business”.
I doubt the Belgian would enjoy cycling there if the roads remain the same.
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@Nigel Garage Then sanity returned and he said, "Hang on, are you suggesting that we leave our beautiful Victorian flat in the middle of the greatest city on earth to go and live in some nasty Barratt Homes newbuild in a place so boring that for entertainment the residents constantly troll websites from which they've been banned a dozen times, with a creepy accountant who cyberstalks people's Facebook photos to get material to use for his silly posts on said websites for a neighbour?" "Yes, on second thoughts let's stay here," she said, and they lived very happily ever after.
If drivers find it too hard to give way then maybe it should be a stop sign. That will give them enough time to look.
Just turn your head Ed. Perhaps you've gone so far to the right turning left is the problem?
If the man can't turn his head to check his blind spot he shouldn't be on the road
Follow the road rules. Why is this even a discussion? Because the road rules are not adequately policed. …Solution: how about £100 fines for everyone flouting the road rules / risking cyclists lives on social media and in council chambers, as well as on the roads? That should stop this ongoing waste of time.
@Rendel Harris you've painted a rather alluring picture of social harmony there, but unfortunately you've got my name wrong. I'm Jack, not Nigel. However, to return the compliment, I must think of a story for you. I imagine you sat outside a pub, real ale and pipe propped on the adjacent table, in a similar fashion to Nigel Farage at his populist best. You turn to your wife. "You know what dear? I think I've been a bit harsh in my time. I've shunned the politeness and wisdom of others for too long and want to change my ways.* "There there Rendel", says Mrs Harris. "You're not a bad old stick, it's just living in London that's emptied your soul of kindness and compassion. I've found a lovely new place where we can settle down in our later years. It's on a leafy cul de sac, surrounded by friendly neighbours and smiling faces. There's a guy a couple of doors down, a remarkable man. As well as his towering intellect and rapier wit, he's also a keen cyclist, holding severa local KOMs. Don't be perturbed dear - he'll ride with anyone provided they show other road users the kindness and courtesy they deserve." Rendel turned emotionally, voice shaking. "Oh my dear, thank you for this second chance", and with that the rest of the pub goers turned and applauded the couple, throwing garlands of petals in their wake. The end.
As a Councillor, Edward needs to be paying some attention to all that parking obstructing visibility and manoeuvres at the junction, and sorting out those radii.
Ed Hill was chucked out by Reform in 2025, though TBF to him it was about how to run it rather than ideology I think. He is now reportedly closer to Advance UK, which is distinctly more extreme than Reform. I'd call this Alan Amos style attention seeking.
Emily, thank you for such an insightful piece. I’m a man, but I enjoy watching the women’s races, possibly more than the men’s. The racing is so much closer, we rarely know who’s going to win. You painted a wonderful picture of how a true champion is able to ‘rise above’ setbacks and distractions, and focus their energy on the task in hand. ‘All’s fair in live and war -and sport, but always good to hear riders expressing their admiration for their competitors
@Nigel Garage ...and then everyone applauded my courtesy and I waved courteously to all the people who were courteously throwing flowers and cheering and courteously waving flags that said "Nigel is the best!"
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How do I secure my bike now
How do I secure my bike now without being arrested ?
Given luggage straps are considered lockon devices what the hell do they make of a d lock and cable ?
Hirsute wrote:
Given that three female volunteers for Westminster Council’s Night Safety Team who were handing out rape alarms to vulnerable females at 2 am were arrested and held for 14 hours on the basis that they might have been planning to upset the horses with them, police can now arrest you for virtually anything. Look forward to “wearing a loud shirt in a built-up area during the hours of darkness” and “urinating in a public convenience” becoming offences (older readers will know what I mean).
What will happen with kidical
Looking at me in a funny way.
Loitering with intent to use
Loitering with intent to use a zebra crossing.
Don’t forget walking on the
Don’t forget walking on the cracks in the pavement.
Rendel Harris wrote:
At least it would be a reason not to wear hi-viz…
With both the Met Police and
With both the Met Police and Prince Andrew in attendence, you can understand why they were a bit concerned about women being able to ward off rapists…..
Possession of an offensive
Possession of an offensive wife.
Don’t you have to be in the
Don’t you have to be in the wrong place at the wrong time for that to count?
Although … hang on, we’re cyclists .. so nope just breathing will be considered a Breach of the Peace.
What will happen with kidical
What will happen with kidical mass ?
Will that be a public nuisance?
Hirsute wrote:
Let’s have a look at the 2023 Public Order Act.
The courts can just ban them before they do anything. They can place prohibitions or requirements they consider necessary to prevent someone from causing serious disruption.
If they are “too noisy” that’s a reason to act.
If they were interfering with “key national infrastructure” which includes roads they could face 12 months in jail.
….or if they committed acts of “serious disruption” e.g. preventing people going about their day-to-day activities.
Police can search them if they suspect they have locks.
So best not risk it – unless your child is a police / government spy (or working for them) in which case they can potentially commit any offense and as long as someone put a note in beforehand then this is legally fine.
With those laws already on
With those laws already on the books perhaps people might be less worried about “15 minute neighbourhoods” being a some kind of totalitarian restriction on their freedom? Could there be other – more important – stable doors to try to bolt now?
chrisonatrike wrote:
Which means basically anything, surely? Nurses protesting by marching on a road… Kidical Mass/Critical Mass… Not crossing a road quickly enough…
Leave a note on it:
Leave a note on it:
that should discourage any theft.
Hirsute wrote:
There’s a reason it’s referred to as ‘human rights’ rather than ‘cyclist rights’.
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/04/un-human-rights-chief-urges-uk-reverse-deeply-troubling-public-order-bill
“This new law imposes serious and undue restrictions on these rights that are neither necessary nor proportionate to achieve a legitimate purpose as defined under international law. This law is wholly unnecessary as UK police already have the powers to act against violent and disruptive demonstrations,” Türk said.
“It is especially worrying that the law expands the powers of the police to stop and search individuals, including without suspicion; defines some of the new criminal offences in a vague and overly broad manner; and imposes unnecessary and disproportionate criminal sanctions on people organizing or taking part in peaceful protests,” he added.
We suspect you of going
We suspect you of going equipped to obstruct an official vehicle.
Your attitude isn’t helping you here, sir.
We’ll need to check this out. For all I know your bike frame could be full of explosives. It has happened. You’ll have to come down to the station with us until we can drill some holes in it to check.
I’ve had my bike frame
I’ve had my bike frame swabbed to confirm the absence of explosives on a number of occassions.
Doctor Darabuka wrote:
That sounds helpful – do they do gravel bikes?
chrisonatrike wrote:
Unfortunately, the gravel specific swabs are significantly more expensive
hawkinspeter wrote:
But otherwise almost identical
After 9-11, I had to go
After 9-11, I had to go through “enhanced security” to get into Canary Wharf every day, which included having an explosives check on my bike… LAsted about 3 months before they decided it was too epxensive to keep high security levels and we were all expendable.
Probably heavier, but with a
Probably heavier, but with a shorter shaft and some token knobbly bits at the end.
And they are basically the
And they are basically the same as the non gravel swabs, just slightly wider
hawkinspeter wrote:
I’m sure I’ve seen an advert for Grvl Swbs.
I had my cats swabbed to
I had my cats swabbed to check for explosives! We were taking them with us when we moved abroad and they had to go through security at Heathrow. They didn’t look impressed ?
not super relevant, but the
not super relevant, but the same singer-songwrite has another excellent piece about SUVS:
The Wolfe Tones song that the
The Wolfe Tones song that the cycling hit appears to be based on, has quite a different theme to it.
Shocking news to come from
Shocking news to come from mallorca. There are a few of my local club out there right now, very worrying.
Never mind the Campsie road –
Never mind the Campsie road – it’s always bad, but still rideable – the final bit of the descent down the Crow rd goes through some very fast, technical corners, just before going into Lennoxtown. Those *fast* corners look to have some pretty lumpy, almost broken, tarmac right on the racing line, judging by recent Google StreetView.
(Not able myself’ to verify the state now – but down through those corners many many times).
Whilst true, that section is
Whilst true, that section is at least slated for resurfacing on the ED council website. Campsie Road has nothing left to come.
Cyclist killed in
Cyclist killed in Nottinghamshire yesterday.
https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/cyclist-dies-after-serious-a52-8423723
Some of the comments BTL are mind boggling considering the outcome.
Owd Big ‘Ead wrote:
You’re right. Horrendous.
Most obnoxious ones from
Most obnoxious ones from someone with the username brexiteer1 – says it all
Well no wonder Kensington &
Well no wonder Kensington & Chelsea wouldn’t keep that cycle lane: they clearly just can’t afford it!
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/09/london-council-spending-thousands-on-art-and-security-patrols-in-opulent-wards
Are we getting live blog for
Are we getting live blog for Wednesday or is there nothing worth writing about?