Whilst proper segregated cycling infrastructure is one of the most important ways to keep cyclists safe on the roads, a group of blind people and campaign groups have raised concerns about the danger posed by ‘floating bus stops’.Called ‘floating’ for their position between the road and cycle lane, away from the pavement, bus users have to cross … Read more
A couple from Derby are midway through their attempt to become Guinness World Record holders for the fastest tandem cycle around the world.Laura and Stevie Massey-Pugh do not just want to beat the record, currently 263 days, eight hours and seven minutes, they hope to take 80 days off it and set a new best of 18,000 miles around the globe in … Read more
* THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES! *Congratulations to our three winners: 1st: Aaron Phelan, 2nd: Francis Davies & 3rd: Gary FyfieldA representative from Magicshine will be in contact with you to arrange your prize.Thank you for everybody who entered and better luck next time.Beat the drawing in nights with this incredible Magicshine lights … Read more
A cyclist has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Chorley New Road near Bolton, the second rider to be killed on the A-road since segregated cycle lane wands were controversially removed last year.The collision happened on Monday 17 October at around 4.20pm and saw the cyclist taken to hospital to receive … Read more
The Specialized Roadsport is an entry-level tyre that gets the basics mostly bang on and handles better than the budget price tag might imply. They’re a decent upgrade from original equipment rubber but not the best road bike tyres you can get, and there are similarly priced options with more effective puncture protection.The Roadsport features a 60tpi casing and a … Read more
A cyclist narrowly avoided being punched by a group of youths who took his bike – only to, for whatever reason, then seemingly grow a conscience and return it 10 minutes later during a confusing robbery in Cumbria.The victim, a man in his 30s, was holding his Giant bike while stood outside garages on Grange Crescent in Barrow-in-Furness when … Read more
The Chapter2 Toa may have the ability to swallow 32mm rubber, but don’t let that make you think it isn’t a contender for racing duties and one of the best carbon road bikes out there. With impressive stiffness levels, sweet handling and the geometry that puts you into an aggressive position when you want to … Read more
Councillors, property developers and residents are discussing plans to cut down 140 trees adjacent to a new housing development in order to make space for cycling infrastructure.The debate comes as a survey has been launched into the condition of the trees “with a view to their protection” as one councillor voiced concerns from residents who … Read more
