Greater Manchester Police have appealed for witnesses after a female cyclist was killed in a collision with a motorist on a major road in Ashton-under-Lyne on Tuesday.This latest tragedy involving a cyclist in Greater Manchester comes just two days after a cyclist was left fighting for their life following a “serious collision” in the south … Read more
Disc brakes have gradually taken over from rim brakes in the pro peloton since the UCI first allowed them to be trialled in 2015 and they’ve become the default option offered on most mid-level and top-tier road bikes, but is there continuing technological innovation to support their use? We’ve looked at patents from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo … Read more
If you use a wheel/tyre system that takes inner tubes, a new white paper from Vittoria explains how to choose between butyl, latex and TPU (thermoplastic plastic) options.The Bicycle Inner Tube Materials and Applications white paper has been written by Ken Avery, Vittoria’s senior vice president, product development, and it covers the three main types … Read more
A man has pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery in connection with a break-in at former world champion Mark Cavendish’s home last November.28-year-old Ali Sesay, of Rainham, east London, admitted to stealing Cavendish’s watch, phone and safe, along with his wife Peta’s watch, phone and suitcase.Sesay, along with two other men, had previously pleaded … Read more
It’s coming up to that time of year when we all jump back on the indoor trainers, and for many of us that means one thing: Zwift. In a bid to stay ahead of the curve, the online riding platform is continually updating its features, and here’s what you can expect to see over the coming weeks and … Read more
The Endura Women’s Pro FS260-Pro S/S Jersey is a decent quality top for the money. It has a more relaxed fit than Endura’s description might suggest, which should make it appealing for a range of cyclists, though the cut won’t suit all.The main fabric is a little plasticky feeling compared with more premium options, and … Read more
Broadcaster and safe cycling advocate Jeremy Vine has revealed that he is “grateful” that an investigation by the BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) – which ruled that the presenter breached the corporation’s impartiality guidelines by publicly expressing his support for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods – has “exposed” what he describes as years of “one-way” abuse and … Read more
