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Drunk cyclist who rode bike on motorway sentenced
A cyclist who rode his bike on a motorway while drunk, with police describing him as “wobbling around all over the place,” has been handed a community order.Hampshire Constabulary had to put a rolling road block into place after Waldemar Coelho was spotted riding on the M3 near Eastleigh last year, reports the Daily Echo.Southampton … Read more
Boris Johnson gifted £4,000 second-hand bike … by President of Kurdistan
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared a gift of a second-hand bike given to him by the President of Kurdistan – although it is unclear when it was given to him, and whether it would have been subject to rules regarding the receiving of gifts under the Ministerial Code.The Conservative MP for Uxbridge & … Read more
I’m fortunate I can try to contemplate why a driver would knock me off my bike: Davide Rebellin didn’t get that chance
Since Sunday, I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to ask myself, ‘why?’… Why did he enter the roundabout in the right-hand lane to cut in the front of me and take the first exit? Why didn’t he stop?How can I consider myself fortunate when every single breath, bend, lift or reach induces a searing … Read more
Endura Hummvee Flat Pedal Shoe
The Endura Hummvee Flat Pedal Shoes are some of the best flat pedal shoes I’ve worn. Comfortable and extremely versatile, they’re excellent both on and off the bike. The grippy sole provides sufficient stiffness for riding without compromising off-the-bike comfort for walking, and Endura has managed to create a shoe that is worthy of first … Read more
Does Ridley’s new Grifn all-road bike really put an end to N+1?
Ridley has introduced a new all-road bike called the Grifn with the claim that it puts an end to N+1, the concept that the correct number of bikes to own is whatever you currently have (as long as it’s at least three) plus one more. Ridley’s suggestion of course implies that its new model is … Read more
Driver in stolen car who killed cyclist while fleeing scene of burglary jailed
A driver who was making a getaway from an attempted burglary on a branch of Boots and lost control of a stolen car, killing a cyclist who was riding on a shared-use path next to a road, has been jailed for nine years.Florentine Chinanga-Chou, aged 19, was on his way home from a night shift … Read more
Specialized Roubaix Pro
The Specialized Roubaix Pro is a very good all-weather training and commuting tyre. With a slick central tread and heavily siped shoulders, it balances smooth, easy rolling with predictable handling on loose and wet surfaces. If you stick to the minimum recommended inflation pressure you do get to feel every bump in the road, but if … Read more
