Did you know that lots of F1 drivers are also keen cyclists too? Some of the biggest names in the sport from Lewis Hamilton to Fernando Alonso are fans of two wheels, and you’ll see everything from road bikes, to mountain bikes and even folding bikes in the Formula 1 paddock. Whether it’s ferrying drivers and staff between car park … Read more
Like their larger PHO siblings that I reviewed last year, these BZ Optics LJM HD Bi-focal Photochromic glasses are a great combination of ready readers and protective cycling sunnies that can be used from dull days to bright sunshine. They’re light, comfortable and offer excellent clarity, and though the bi-focal bit at the bottom of … Read more
The Tour de Yorkshire , last held in 2019 with subsequent editions postponed due to a combination of the coronavirus pandemic and the collapse of Welcome To Yorkshire, the region’s tourism and inward investment agency, will not return – but plans are reportedly in place to replace it with a new one-day event.Silicon Dales, a … Read more
Residents of a cul-de-sac in Cardiff have lost a battle to prevent a house there from being demolished to make way for a cycle path providing a link to a new affordable housing development.Paul and Janice Snelgrove agreed last year to sell the four-bedroom house they had bought 20 years earlier for £112,000 to developers … Read more
The understanding of biomechanics in cycling has come a long, long way in the last 40 years, and Simon Costain was at the forefront when it came to the establishment of dedicated sports podiatry. He was there in the early days of specialist podiatric surgery, playing a pivotal role in the development of biomechanics and orthotics, and via … Read more
This long ride starts and finishes in Hassocks, which is about 10km north of Brighton. This means you do miss the traditional ending to a ride round these parts of the infamous Ditching Beacon climb and the ability to reward yourself with ice creams and/or chips by the beach, but it also means you don’t waste a … Read more
Stylish and luxurious feeling, the Specialized Women’s Prime Short Sleeve Jersey performs well in all temperatures and oozes quality.As with the rest of Specialized’s Prime range of clothing, this short sleeve women’s jersey is designed with ultimate performance in mind. It’s made from a combination of smooth, silky-feeling but matt finish synthetic stretch fabrics – … Read more
Something a bit different in our Near Miss of the Day series today – a driver waiting to pull out of a side road and whose view of an approaching cyclist was blocked by a vehicle ahead of the rider, then realising his mistake after pulling out let out what was described as a “maniacal … Read more
A teenager who was riding his bike when he allegedly injured a man is to stand trial next month accused of causing bodily harm through wanton or furious driving.Robert Michael Mobley, aged 18, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 12 July in relation to an incident that took place on the Wiltshire town on 19 … Read more
