There are numerous jaded myths and theories in road cycling, most of them dating back to the era of woolly shorts and Mars Bars for breakfast… and while there is an element of truth and logic to some of them, one I can confidently say is complete cobblers is the idea that every ride has to … Read more
If you’ve been caught on camera in the wrong, it’s probably best to cut your losses, take your medicine and accept your place on a driver awareness course…Today’s Near Miss of the Day has shades of Sunday’s now-famous edition — Near Miss of the Day 783 where an aggressive close pass driver was offered a speed awareness course, declined, and … Read more
A major new West Midlands segregated cycle lane installed in April has attracted criticism from local riders who say it is “ridiculous” and “dangerous”, however the council and the area’s cycling and walking commissioner insist it has been designed to encourage less-confident cyclists.BirminghamLive reports the first phase of the two-way three-metre-wide Solihull cycle lane links the town … Read more
The Altura Nightvision Men’s Lightweight Cycling Shorts are a two-piece design that work for urban riding and those trips that don’t require the full-on lycra look. The outers give a decent fit thanks to an elasticated waist and, while they are ‘baggy,’ there isn’t too much material left to flap around. The inners, although a … Read more
A video we published last week as part of our Near Miss of the Day series in which a cyclist received a close pass as well as the passenger of the vehicle sticking their arm out, possibly in an attempt to strike the rider, got plenty of comments here and on social media after the … Read more
Mark Cavendish is looking increasingly unlikely to get the call for Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl’s Tour de France team.You may be thinking there is nothing new with this — and you would be right — it is the same position we were told to expect all season, but with the team’s number one sprinter Fabio Jakobsen continuing to rack … Read more
A new study suggests a concerningly high number of UK motorists are unaware of January’s changes to the Highway Code, with more than 50 per cent unable to even name one new rule.The study by Vertu Motors into the Highway Code knowledge of 2,000 drivers found that more than 50 per cent of UK motorists surveyed … Read more
The CES Sport PT26 wheelset is built to cope with whatever the weather is throwing at you, thanks to a reliable build of well-specced parts. With plenty of stiffness and a ride feel that belies their 1,700g heft, they can cope with speed work or long leisurely rides, as well as seeing duty on your … Read more
A Sheffield councillor has called for “tougher measures” to “stop the wanton vandalism of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods“.The comment comes following a recent spate of vandalism to the LTN planters in the Nether Edge and Crookes area of the city, which has seen planters repeatedly tipped over.A photo of the latest incident, shared by Green Party … Read more
