Yet another case of a cyclist being mugged for their bike, we’re afraid – this time, in Blackpool.Lancashire Constabulary have issued an appeal following the robbery on Wednesday, during which the cyclist was punched in the head.It happened in an alleyway off Belmont Road in the seaside town between 8.20pm and 8.45pm on 5 October.In … Read more
Two drivers whom a police officer described as using a road “like a racetrack” when one of them crashed into a cyclist who was out on a ride with his family, leaving him with a broken neck, have been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.Thomas Lycett, aged 21 and from Totton, near Southampton, … Read more
The Prime Primavera 44 Carbon Disc wheelset is easy to recommend, competitively priced, and everything a modern wheelset should be. The wheels are light, stiff, wide and handle very well on hills, on flats and in crosswinds alike. This is a wheelset that I would happily use year-round, and promises easy maintenance with readily available … Read more
Prime specialises in value-for-money components and wheel upgrades and aims to continue that with the launch of its extensive new wheel range. The new Primavera wheels sit at the top of Prime’s lineup, and there’s four depth options to choose from in both disc brake and – somewhat unusually nowadays – rim brakes too. 2022 Prime Primavera … Read more
In our latest edition of Staff Bikes, Liam takes you through the bike that he calls his winter bike. Supposedly built from his parts bin, this bike is tasked with doing the hard winter miles and features a number of parts that help get out whatever the weather.Ok, so my Kinesis 4S Disc wasn’t meant … Read more
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped its case against a cyclist who was said to have delayed traffic by a handful of seconds as he used his helmet camera to film a driver illegally using a handheld mobile phone at the wheel in Bristol, as well as another motorist subsequently driving through a red … Read more
The HJC Atara is a comfortable helmet offering a simple and easy riding experience. With its large central intake, sleek aerodynamic design and lightweight construction (only tipping the scales at 214g), it’s an aggressive yet visually appealing helmet. It’s designed for everyday use and certainly a great choice for road riders new and old, and … Read more
Shimano SPD-SL and Look Kéo are the two most popular and some of the best clipless pedal designs for road cyclists. They look very similar so to help you decide which to choose, let’s take a deep dive into the details of the two systems.Both Look Kéo and SPD-SL pedals work in the same way: you … Read more
A cyclist in Australia says a driver who knocked him off his bike helped save his life, after doctors treating him in hospital following the crash in Sydney, New South Wales, discovered he had a potentially fatal heart blockage.Talking on the Channel 9 show A Current Affair, 69-year-old Kevin McGuire revealed that he and the … Read more
