Cycle lane plans branded dangerous due to “cars reversing into road” from driveways – but council simply tells drivers to be “on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians”

Plans for a new shared cycling and walking path in Essex have been criticised by a local Conservative councillor, who claims residents have raised concerns about reversing out of their driveways onto the path and putting cyclists and pedestrians “in danger”.However, in response to the complaints, the local authority simply advised drivers to be “on … Read more

Magicshine Airro Digital Electric Mini Pump

The Magicshine Airro E-Pump is a well-judged portable electric pump that makes tyre inflation quicker, easier and far more consistent than either a hand pump or CO2. It’s not the smallest or lightest option, but it strikes a good balance between size, battery capacity and ease of use. With auto-stop inflation, a clear digital display … Read more

Make streets safer and give women “real freedom to travel” by focusing on cycling as well as walking, campaigners tell government

New guidance issued by the government this week, designed to help local councils make streets safer for women and girls, should focus on cycling and bike-related infrastructure, as well as walking, campaigners say.This week, Active Travel England announced that new guidance will be published and sent to councils later this spring, and training sessions carried … Read more

“No place in cycling”: Climate activist accused of intentional assault after trying to glue himself to cobbled road during race, causing crash

The climate activist who attempted to glue himself to a cobbled road during Wednesday’s Ronde van Brugge, causing a crash in the peloton, has been arrested and accused of intentional assault and battery and causing malicious obstruction of traffic.The Belgian cycling federation and a number of teams have also commenced legal action against Wouter Mouton, … Read more

School to sanction ‘dangerous’ young cyclists jumping red lights and forcing drivers to “brake sharply” – as locals warn “disgruntled” motorists will “take matters into their own hands”

A school in Spalding says it will sanction students flouting road safety rules, after locals complained that young people on bikes are “running into pedestrians” and causing motorists to “brake sharply” in the centre of the Lincolnshire market town.However, cycling campaigners in Spalding have responded to the claims by urging parents to set a better … Read more

Assos Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket S11

The Assos Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket is a mid-weight, endurance focused jacket built for cool, damp days where you want proper protection up front, but you do not want to feel you’re riding inside a bin bag. And it’s lovely; not quite perfect, and certainly expensive, but lovely nonetheless.The Mille GTS is the sort … Read more