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“Disaster” as lorry driver gets stuck in cycle lane planters… on first day of new ‘rain garden’
Getting used to new things can be difficult. Especially, it seems, when it involves motorists, parking, and newly installed cycling infrastructure. Or at least that was the case last week in Farnworth, where a lorry driver mistook a ‘rain garden’, separating a new bike lane from the road, for tarmac – and promptly got stuck.The … Read more
Two cyclists killed as alleged hit-and-run drink driver ploughs head-on into US group ride, dragging one victim for “at least a mile”
A late-night Halloween-themed ride in California at the weekend ended in horror after an alleged drink driver crashed into a group of 30 cyclists, killing two and seriously injuring one, before attempting to flee the scene.The shocking incident took place on Saturday night, at around 10.30pm, in Montclair, California, around 30 miles east of Los … Read more
Work on controversial Bath cycle lane delayed after council admits it forgot to respond to formal objection
Work on a controversial cycle lane in Bath has been suspended almost as soon as it began after the council admitted it did not respond to a campaign group’s formal objection.The proposed infrastructure, connecting a cycle route from Weston to the city centre, would see a cycle lane run through Royal Victoria Park alongside the … Read more
Smith Defy review – superb clarity and contrast and you get two sets of lenses
The Smith Defy sunglasses have excellent lens clarity, a wide field of vision and they are comfortable and remain securely in place. They come with a spare clear lens and a nice hard case too. They are expensive, but the premium quality and good looks go a long way towards justifying the price.LensThe Defy uses … Read more
Specialized Crux 5 S-Level review – an absolute rocket ship, but a steep price for a second tier frame
“The fastest gravel race bike ever made” is a bold claim and hard to quantify, but the Specialized Crux 5 S-Level is light, fast, hugely capable and now swallows some huge 55mm tyres.Specialized Crux 5 S-Level: The rideThere is no denying that the Crux 5 is a race bike. It’s super stiff, weighs less than … Read more
Your ultimate guide to bike lights for road cycling — see and be seen with our selection of the best for your bike
Even if you rarely ride in the dark, a set of decent bike lights is a must for all cyclists. In this guide, we’ll help you choose from some of the best front and rear bike lights, and offer some handy tips to help you choose the right type and price point for your needs. If you’re returning … Read more
The Fear Opportunity by Victoria Pendleton review – a guide to embracing your fears
The Fear Opportunity by Victoria Pendleton is a well-researched and practical guide to facing all kinds of fears head-on and turning them into tools for personal development and self-improvement. Drawing on her own life experiences, including her achievements as an Olympic and world champion cyclist, Pendleton explores the ways in which fear can influence our … Read more
The disturbing attempt to martyr a US hit-and-run driver needs to be called out far and wide before it happens in the UK
There is a lot to unpack about the case of Jerry Ross, who in May decided to drive into a group of cyclists. We could firstly ask whether a man who we now know suffers from a multitude of severe health conditions should be driving in the first place; but then again, his health conditions almost … Read more