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Road rage driver who “pummelled” cyclist in “chilling” assault has prison sentence and driving ban lifted… because Irish jails are “overcrowded”

A road rage driver who viciously assaulted a cyclist in what a judge described as a “chilling” attack has had his 10-month prison sentence and five-year driving ban lifted – because the same judge ruled that Ireland’s jails are “too overcrowded”.Glenn Corcoran, aged 26 at the time, assaulted a 64-year-old cyclist following a verbal confrontation … Read more

Get a half price Grand Tour Club sportive entry to celebrate launch of this fantastic new five-stage series! Plus 45mm carbon Enve wheels for under £1,000, 50% off Rudy Project shades + more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageBefore the bank holiday weekend begins, we’ve made sure to pick out some of the best cycling bargains so you’ll have some nice new wheels, kit or shades in time for the next long weekend… and thanks to Grand Tour Club’s massive … Read more

Hit-and-run motorist who drove into cyclists while blaring horn blames group for riding “in the middle of the road”

The US motorist who achieved internet notoriety earlier this week after a clip of him allegedly deliberately driving into a group of cyclists, hitting one and leaving him with a fractured spine before fleeing the scene, has been arrested.However, 72-year-old Jerry Wayne Ross, from Cherokee County, Georgia, has denied responsibility, blaming the cyclists for the … Read more

It’s time to stop hating on new bike things… and just ride your bike

The past couple of years have seen some sizeable steps forward in cycling technology, across all genres. But with nearly everything coming to the market; 32in wheels, powerful e-bike motors, electronic shifting, gravel suspension and more, it all seems to be met with a mixed-to-negative reception. Why is that, and does it really matter?The cycling … Read more

Is the UCI prioritising “self-preservation over growth”? Rapha CEO hits out at “ineffectual” governing body as cycling clothing brand reissues ‘roadmap’ to reform

The UCI has failed professional cycling “structurally and commercially” by prioritising “self-preservation over growth”, Rapha’s CEO Fran Millar has claimed.Millar’s hard-hitting take on what she describes as the “ineffectual governance” of cycling’s governing body comes as Rapha reissues its ‘roadmap’, the clothing company’s “blueprint” for the future of the sport.First published in 2019, the Rapha … Read more

Gobik Deep Winter Merino Socks

The Gobik Deep Winter Merino Socks are warm, comfortable and well-designed for riding in genuinely cold conditions. Their merino-blend construction is really warm without being too bulky – they can feel a little thick in the tightest shoes, true, but otherwise these are ideal.Merino wool is a logical choice for winter because it provides insulation … Read more

“You haven’t ridden clipless until you’ve fallen on your face at 1mph… usually in front of a thousand strangers”: An age-old cycling rite of passage still going strong… as this now-embarrassed rider found out + more on the live blog

Bikes driving Halfords’ renewed “momentum” as retail giant’s cycling sales jump by over 6%

Halfords has recorded its strongest sales increase in its cycling division this year, the latest evidence suggesting the British bike industry may be slowly rebounding after its prolonged and turbulent post-Covid slump.In a similar manner to Shimano’s role in the global cycling market, Halfords, Britain’s largest cycling retailer, can be viewed as a bellwether for … Read more

New ‘dangerous cycling’ law – including potential life sentences for riders who kill pedestrians – granted royal assent, as Labour says move will “make streets safer”

A new ‘dangerous cycling’ law, which will bring punishments for cyclists who kill or injure by dangerous or careless riding in line with those for drivers, is set to come into force, after the government’s Crime and Policing Bill was given royal assent this week.According to the Crime and Policing Act, which Labour branded “one … Read more

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group swoops to buy Frog Bikes, as embattled children’s bike brand joins growing Sports Direct and Evans Cycles empire

Frasers Group, the retail empire owned by Mike Ashley, has reportedly struck a deal to purchase Frog Bikes, rescuing the popular British children’s bike manufacturer from administration.Frog Bikes filed to appoint administrators in February following what the company described as “a series of significant challenges”, including the long-term impact of Brexit, with 16 redundancies at … Read more