Search Results for: Near miss of the day – Page 175

“Have a bit of this”: Cyclist camping overnight in field sprayed with slurry from tractor by “annoyed” farmer who wanted to teach a “lesson” to trespassing campers

The beef and sheep farmer saw the cyclist camping against the hedge and drove his tractor to spray a wall of manure on him, saying: “You won’t be staying in anyone’s fields ever again”

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 11:28

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Gates, barriers, and chicanes being installed on Britain’s “most expensive street” to keep cyclists out

The temporary measures will be monitored for “several weeks” as the Crown Estate looks for a longer-term solution to “prioritise safety and well-being” of Kensington Palace Gardens residents

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 13:16

Head Street cycle lane, Colchester (Essex Highways)

Cyclists riding through town centre threatened with £1,000 fines and told they “don’t pay road tax” as “cowboy” wardens accused of “running amok” – but council orders staff to stop fining cyclists

The wardens’ targeted (and allegedly misguided) approach towards cyclists has resulted in 62 fines this year and discouraged people from riding their bikes – but the council now says staff should simply warn locals if they’re cycling in no-cycle zones

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 16:45

Feedback Sports Range Click Torque Wrench

Relatively heavy, difficult-to-hold tool that is more expensive than better alternatives

£125.00

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 14:45

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: 46% off Shimano Ultegra Di2, huge 86% off Sportful kit, Exposure Lights reduced, big S-Works helmet discounts, 34% off Stan’s + more

Chosen by members of the road.cc team, this week's selection includes discounts on a wide range of products, from high-performance bikes, groupsets, accessories, apparel, cycling shoes and more

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 12:14

Rockrider Feel 900S mountain bike review

A budget friendly trail ripper with a lot to give but could be improved with better componentry.

£3000.00

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 08:45

Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Banning cyclists and pedestrians from Britain’s “most expensive street” slammed “a selfish and spiteful act” by Labour candidate standing for election in the area

The Crown Estate claimed the decision was made to "prioritise safety and wellbeing" after complaints about "dangerous" cyclists causing "near misses" and putting residents and diplomats "at risk"

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 11:06

Kids riding BMX bikes (by Eli Christman on Flickr, licensed by CC BY 2.0)

“It will be like living next to a motorway!”: Residents oppose school’s BMX cycle track project out of fears that they’d lose their “peace” and “privacy”

The school insisted that it wants to encourage healthy lifestyles and active travel for its pupils, but the £150,000 project hasn’t gone down well with the nearby residents

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 17:01

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Sir Bradley Wiggins’ medals and trophies set to be seized after being declared bankrupt

The five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner had accumulated debts totalling almost £1 million

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 12:06

Five Cool Things from Fulcrum, Crankbrothers, Maxxis, Topeak and Pirelli

Our weekly round up of the coolest test kit to come through the office and the best news highlights.

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 11:45