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Near Miss of the Day 794, updated: Police say driver should have been prosecuted after passing cyclists signalling right
A Traffic Unit manager at Gloucestershire Constabulary has said that a driver should have been prosecuted for overtaking a group of cyclists who were signalling to turn right, after one of his colleagues chastised the riders for not turning quickly enough.“I would not prosecute this as you had slowed to a virtual stop to talk … Read more
Kask Protone Icon helmet
An evolution of the Protone helmet, the Kask Protone Icon is reckoned to have improved on its predecessor ‘in every way possible’. Having not tested a Protone it’s difficult for me to comment on this statement, but what I can say is that the Icon is the airiest and most comfortable helmet I’ve ever used, … Read more
Watching the Tour de France at work: a stealthy cycling fan’s guide
If we were in charge the month of July would be one great sofa-lounging bank holiday. Unfortunately, the powers that be aren’t convinced, so if you want to keep up your Tour viewing during the work week you’ll need to get sneaky with it.Here are our top tips so you too can clock out a champion having pulled off … Read more
Are the wrong inner tubes costing you time?
There are two specific parts of your bike that can make the difference between gliding over the road with unimagined efficiency, or trudging along at – literally – walking pace.They’re almost certainly two of the least expensive individual components on your entire set-up. In fact, they’re so cheap, you probably don’t even think about them. … Read more
Prolific bike thief jailed for six months after being spotted by off-duty police officers
A prolific bike thief who caused “misery” to his victims has been jailed for six months after being caught in the act by off-duty police officers.Joshua Collinson-Prime breached his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and began his latest offending spree in Cambridge in May when he was caught on CCTV stealing two speakers worth more than £600 … Read more
The Hottest Aero Bikes of the Tour de France – Specialized, Canyon, Pinarello & Cervelo
The Tour de France is a great place to see the fastest road bikes being ridden by the best riders in the world. But which are the best of the best? Here are our top picks.Specialized Tarmac SL7 S-Works SL7 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Now, you’re just going to have to trust us when we … Read more
“On fire” Geraint Thomas “best I’ve ever seen him”, according to Rod Ellingworth
Rod Ellingworth, the Ineos Grenadiers’ Director of Racing who was part of the staff team which oversaw Geraint Thomas’ 2018 Tour de France win, has fired a warning shot to the Welshman’s GC rivals by making the bold claim that Thomas is “on fire” and “the best I’ve ever seen him”.The comments came while speaking to Cyclingnews at … Read more