Search Results for: Near miss of the day – Page 189

Igaro S1 Pro

Really well-realised dynamo USB charger that adds a bit of bar real estate too

Wed, Jul 19, 2023 08:45

Police warn of 14-year-old cyclist’s lucky escape after riding into barbed wire trap that “could have killed” him

Wiltshire Police said the potential injuries could have been "catastrophic", the teenager riding into the trap strung between trees on Ministry of Defence land

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 10:28

Lancashire Police and Preston City Council launch campaign urging cyclists to dismount on pavement

Councillor slams cyclists riding “at breakneck speed” on pavement, as police officers increase patrols targeting people on bikes during road closures

According to the council, there have been “many reports of people being injured or near misses” due to cyclists failing to follow diversion signs

Sun, Jul 16, 2023 10:40

The victim of a hit-and-run is calling for a National Dashcam Safety Portal (Alan Myles)

Drivers at fault in almost three-quarters of all collisions between cyclists and motorists, new data shows

The figures, collated by Cycling Scotland, also show that cyclists “wearing dark clothing at night” were at fault for only 19 collisions between 2015 and 2021

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 16:39

10 ways to make the Tour de France even better — no weight limits, eliminations stages, tandems + more

From dumping that pesky 6.8kg rule to time-handicapped starts and everything in between, here's our (unrealistic) plan to make cycling's biggest race even more of a spectacle

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 14:41

Altura Vortex Waterproof Seatpack review

Strong, waterproof bag with some useful features but poor attachment points

£80.00

Tue, Jul 11, 2023 09:13

Huge Birmingham skyscraper will have no car parking and 464 bicycle spaces instead

Plans have now been approved for the 48-storey city centre apartment building which will also have an on-site bike maintenance workshop

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 12:30

“His career cannot end here”: Mark Cavendish’s team ready to offer him another shot at Tour de France record win

"It would be nice if Mark comes back to the Tour for a 15th time and win that 35th stage," said Astana Qazaqstan's Team Manager, while Eddy Merckx said that he hopes Cav would ride the 2024 Tour

Sun, Jul 09, 2023 12:41

Belfast bike route Alfred Street (Image by Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland)

No change in cycling casualties over 10 years in Northern Ireland called “shameful” by Cycling UK and should be “wake-up call” for decision makers

“Every single one of those killed or seriously injured when cycling each year represents a real tragedy that Stormont has effectively ignored by failing to make the necessary changes.”

Fri, Jul 07, 2023 13:54

Ineos Grangemouth petrochemical plant (licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 on Wikimedia Commons by Paul McIlroy)

Inaction over climate crisis impacts us all – and begins with politicians being reluctant to take unpopular decisions

Short-term chase for votes means little prospect of global consensus on how to meet threat

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 17:02