Former decathlete Ben Gregory, who spent several weeks on life support after a crash while cycling in London, is said to have made a “miraculous recovery” from his near-fatal crash injuries – although the 31 year old will remain in hospital until at least mid-2023 as his rehabilitation continues.Gregory, who retired from competition in 2019, … Read more
A community first responder group in Shropshire has issued a warning after bicycle tyre tracks were found on a frozen lake – just days after the tragedy in Solihull in which four children died when they fell into the water while playing on ice.Posting on Twitter, Telford First Responders said: “It’s incredibly sad to see … Read more
The Raleigh Balance Banana Bike is well thought out and practical, but on the heavier side and more difficult for smaller children to mount than others.With its 12-inch wheels, the Banana balance bike is aimed at smaller children. It’s designed to be a mini-me of Raleigh’s iconic Team Banana bikes from the late 80s, with … Read more
A cyclist in Canada has been taken to hospital with unspecified injuries after being hit by a runaway truck that rolled downhill and pinned him to the ground.The incident happened yesterday morning at around 10am in the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, reports Nanaimo News Now.The vehicle had been idling for between … Read more
This week, we have brand new products to show you from Lusso, Brooks and Bianchi, and updates from Wahoo, Orbea and UDOG, but we’re going to start with a really interesting – and really expensive – new derailleur from Rene Herse…Is this “the best mechanical derailleur possible”? At £800, it certainly should beRene Herse Cycles has unveiled … Read more
Having always cleaned my bikes fairly regularly, I was interested to find out whether Juice Lubes Frame Juice Gloss Frame Polish could add an extra level of pizazz to my summer bike, and a protective layer to repel mud from my winter bike, minimising cleaning time. I’m happy to say it performs both functions well, … Read more
A man in southwest Wales was killed following a crash on his mountain bike which had been fitted with a petrol engine, a coroner’s inquest has heard.David Paul King, aged 58, sustained a traumatic head injury when he crashed into a wall on the evening of Friday 6 May in the village of Garnant near … Read more
A girl cycling in a market town near Coventry was kicked off her bike and attacked by a man walking his dog, say Warwickshire Police.Officers are appealing for information regarding the incident, which happened last Sunday 15 December in Bedworth, which lies midway between Coventry and Nuneaton.Police say that it happened between 5.15pm and 5.45pm, … Read more
The Free Parable Monkii V Cage Bicycle Bottle Cage offers versatile carrying for use on all sorts of bikes including small-framed ones and most folders. It’s easy to use, takes bottles up to 1.5 litres and you can remove it completely with no fuss. It may not be not the prettiest or most aero – … Read more
Is a big burst of exercise at the weekend as good as spreading the hours out across the week? Exercising just once or twice per week appears to be enough to significantly reduce all-cause mortality risk, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine earlier this year. While cautioning that more research is needed, particularly in terms … Read more
