A man cycling with his family in a Dorset town sustained lacerations to his face when a passer-by hit him with a bottle.The incident happened at 9.30pm on Saturday 6 August in Wimborne, say Dorset Police, who are appealing for witnesses to come forward.Officers say that the man, who lives locally and is aged in … Read more
Giant has officially launched its all-new Propel aero road bike range, including the Propel Advanced SL that was ridden by Team BikeExchange-Jayco to two stage victories in the Tour de France, and the new model is said to be significantly more aerodynamically efficient than previously while also being both lighter and stiffer.As well as the … Read more
The Green Party says that the government is promoting an “anti-cycling narrative that is making things far more dangerous for cyclists” in response to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ call earlier this week for people on bikes to be required to display number plates, carry third party insurance cover and be subject to the same speed limits … Read more
The Albion ABR1 bib shorts are ideal for riding day after day in hot weather, are impeccably finished, and made largely of recycled materials.Albion says its ABR1s are ‘high performance bib shorts designed for extreme comfort on your longest, hardest days in the saddle’.The Italian-made ABR1s are certainly very nicely put together. Fine quality flatlock … Read more
A teenage cyclist who injured a pedestrian has been told by a judge that he will not face a jail term when he is sentenced next month, reports the Swindon Advertiser.Robert Mobey, aged 18, pleaded guilty at Swindon Crown Court to causing bodily harm through wanton or furious driving contrary to section 35 of the … Read more
The Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 Dynamic has an overall shape that’s largely unchanged from the 1.0 – which is a good thing. The overall quality is now much higher, though, while the price remains competitive.Just over 18 months ago I reviewed the original Shortfit Dynamic Saddle and I was impressed with the fit and … Read more
The Liv Rev Pro Mips Helmet is long-ride comfortable and well ventilated. It’s not the cheapest or lightest lid out there, even compared with others featuring the extra safety tech layer, but if the shape suits you it’s very good.This top-end Liv lid is the same as the Giant Rev Pro Mips aside from its … Read more
Earlier this summer seven-year-old Rupert Brooke completed London to Paris — a 200-mile bucket list ride for many cyclists — in memory of his father and raising £35,000 for a child bereavement charity in the process.Becoming the youngest known person to complete the challenge, Rupert tackled the route over four 50-mile days, “breezing” into Paris on July 14. Donations on … Read more
