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Police spring into action to find stolen bike and arrest thief within an hour of it being taken
In a week in which a survey found that three quarters of people in the UK don’t expect the police to do anything about reports of bike theft, here’s a heart-warming story of how officers sprang into action after a cyclist had his pride and joy stolen, reuniting him with it and arresting the thief … Read more
Crono CR1 Carbon Road Shoes
Short version – the Crono CR1 Carbon Road Shoes are by far the most comfortable disco slippers I’ve ever worn. They’re also light, stiff and very easy to get on and off, thanks to twin Boa dials that also make accurate tensioning a breeze. They even look brilliant, if you ask me. They’re up there … Read more
New Conservative government could scrap Active Travel England, Boris Johnson’s transport advisor warns
Less than a week after a transport minister reaffirmed the new Conservative government’s commitment to active travel, Boris Johnson’s transport advisor Andrew Gilligan has warned that funding for cycling and walking schemes could be cut under Liz Truss – and even implied that Active Travel England, the government body launched in January and charged with … Read more
Van Rysel Men’s Long-Sleeved Road Cycling Summer Jersey Racer Ultralight
The Van Rysel Men’s Long-Sleeved UVP Road Cycling Summer Jersey Racer Ultralight not only has a very long name, it’s also a great jersey for warm conditions that span spring through to autumn. Lightweight in construction like a traditional summer jersey, it’s also breathable while giving you a little bit of extra protection for your arms. … Read more
Museo del Ciclismo Bustese – an unexpected gem half an hour from Milan
Sometimes you find the most amazing things in the most surprising of places – and so it proved this morning when I stumbled across a tiny museum that proved to be an absolute treasure trove of Italian cycling history.From Bartali to Coppi, Saronno to Pantani and many, many more, the museum in Busto Arsizio, north … Read more
Protected bike lanes on school routes must be urgent government priority, says Sustrans
Active travel charity Sustrans has urged the government and local authorities to guarantee protected cycle lanes on all main road routes to schools.The Bristol-based charity says that a renewed focus on active travel infrastructure should be an urgent priority for Liz Truss’ Conservative government, as it would help embed new habits in people across the … Read more
Road rage van driver who assaulted cyclist, knocking him unconscious, handed suspended sentence
A van driver who chased a cyclist before knocking him unconscious in a vicious road rage attack was handed a suspended prison sentence yesterday.30-year-old Jack Rawlins, who had a previous caution for a similar attack on a cyclist, turned his vehicle around and followed the victim after the cyclist – who had been indicating to … Read more
