Cycling campaign groups and local clubs have claimed that the Verderers’ Court – an elected group of New Forest custodians – are singling out cyclists and acting like supporters of South Africa’s apartheid regime after the court renewed its call for cyclists who stray from the national park’s approved paths to be prosecuted.The Verderers, a … Read more
An electrician who was sacked by Irish Rail while serving a prison sentence for crashing into a group of cyclists while drunk and uninsured, leaving two of them with life-changing injuries, has been awarded €4,000 in compensation after winning his case for unfair dismissal.Muiris Flynn, from Geevagh in Co. Sligo, was sentenced in October 2019 … Read more
The TICCC Roam Fluro Splash is a simple T-shirt designed for everyday adventures on and off the bike. In spite of the shirt’s loose cut, it doesn’t flap around when you’re riding, and its lightweight wicking material doesn’t get sweaty or damp. It’s not too overt in its cycling styling either, so it works just as … Read more
A pensioner who blamed two cyclists for “not riding in single file” after driving into them, killing one and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.74-year-old Arthur Robert McGrillen, who initially denied seeing Aidan Fitzpatrick and Ralph Mills before hitting them from behind in October 2019, later changed his story to … Read more
We’ve got loads of tech news to tell you about this week, including a very cool new all-road bike from Sarto and your chance to bag a bargain from Rapha, but we’re starting with Boardman’s first premium junior range since 2014, just in time for you-know-what.Boardman introduces six-bike JNR junior range in time for ChristmasBoardman Bikes has … Read more
Cannondale’s KnurlTack Bar Tape gives plenty of grip whatever the weather and stays looking like new for a long time. The adhesive isn’t that sticky, though, which means the tape has to be pulled really tight for it to remain in situ. Whether it’s the best bar tape for you will depend on your needs, … Read more
Police in Portsmouth are searching for a driver who rammed a cyclist, resulting in the victim sustaining a broken wrist. In a separate incident, Dorset Police have appealed for information after a cyclist was pushed off his bike and broke his jaw.Hampshire Constabulary say that the incident in Portsmouth happened in Buckland on Wednesday 26 … Read more
Orro’s Aira socks are a prime example of why cycling specific socks work. There are no seams to irritate, and like all the best summer socks, the slightly compressive material gives a supportive and comfortable feel while keeping your feet dry even in warm conditions.Cycling-specific socks are one of those items you may find yourself … Read more
A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted burglary and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, reports … Read more
Mips (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) has defended the efficacy of its helmet safety system, saying that its test methods meet the highest scientific standards and that its results are based on the most realistic head form currently available. Mips says that results from two of the key head forms used in helmet safety testing both show … Read more
