Screenshot via ProCyclingStatsFootage of a woman cycling with a child bike trailer uphill with another child getting a tow off the back of that is going viral, with cycling fans applauding the hardy effort by saying she “deserves a contract” and is “the true wearer of the polka dot jersey” at this year’s Tour de … Read more
A postman who left his Royal Mail colleague “for dead” after “crushing” his bike and leaving his victim severely injured continued driving for 15 miles before alerting authorities, a court heard. The Courier reports that 56-year-old Mike Haggart was cycling past Gloagburn Farm near Perth, Scotland in the early evening of 15 October last year when he was struck by a Royal … Read more
The Basso Tera Gravel Apex 1×11 makes full use of the benefits of differing materials to provide stiffness and comfort, helped by the fixed-pivot rear triangle suspension system. It’s a heavy bike for the money, but has a pleasurable ride quality – it really comes down to whether you think suspension has a place in … Read more
Main image: Alessandro Volders/Cycling Media AgencyWith Wout Van Aert claiming another sensational victory on stage 8 of the Tour de France yesterday, cycling fans have been left hoping that none of the big names would be forced out by a positive Covid test ahead of today’s stage… and while only Guillaume Martin of Cofidis fell victim to the virus, among the … Read more
The social media team for the West Oxfordshire branch of Thames Valley Police are facing fierce criticism for their choice of wording on posts about a collision. The posts say that officers “attended a collision involving a cyclist and a car”, after which the cyclist was transported to hospital by helicopter, and end by reminding … Read more
It’s not controversial to say that Beryl Burton was one of the most dominant athletes of all time – of either sex. If you didn’t hold that view already, reading Beryl – In Search of Britain’s Greatest Athlete should soon convince you. It is also true to say that her achievements rarely received the recognition … Read more
You could be forgiven for missing the announcement of the Government’s second cycling and walking investment strategy for England on Wednesday, with other political events taking even our eyes off the ball. Since then a number of active travel and cycling groups have reacted, with Cycling UK perhaps taking the most sceptical tone so far by saying … Read more
The owner of a dog that ran out in front of a cyclist, causing him to crash and sustain fatal injuries, has been fined a total of €625 by a court in Ireland.Michael Dunlea, aged 60, was fined €300 at Cork District Court for not having his dog under proper control in a public place, reports … Read more
A driver who made a punishment pass on a cyclist in south west London told the rider that they “found it difficult to get past“ and suggested that he “could have moved over a little bit.“Tim, the road.cc reader who sent in the footage of the incident on Lower Richmond Road in Putney, told us: “I was cycling … Read more
The Assos Dyora RS Spring Fall Women’s Jacket is great for fast riding in chilly temperatures, and despite the hefty price tag it’s a garment I think every British cyclist would enjoy having.Assos itself says this garment is ‘blurring the lines between thermal long-sleeve jersey and low-volume softshell, for serious year-round riders who demand aero … Read more
