Tower Hamlets’ mayoral race has been won by Lutfur Rahman — an outspoken critic of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), who was removed from the same mayoral post in 2015 after being found guilty of electoral fraud, including “corrupt and illegal practices”.Representing Aspire, the party he formed in 2018, Rahman, in part, based his campaign around pledging to reverse … Read more
The Tri-Fit Sykl Pro women’s jersey is a good lightweight long sleeve jersey that uses thin, stretchy fabrics to keep you cool. The finish is comfy and I particularly liked the flush cuffs, but it doesn’t quite provide the snug race fit throughout that’s promised.This layer is designed to be a race fit for rides … Read more
A defence solicitor attempting to earn his client a more lenient sentence claimed the thief only took a bike from outside a newsagents so he could “get to his house”.The bizarre defence of Colin Campbell’s actions was heard at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday where, having pleaded guilty to the theft, the offender was sentenced to 160 hours of unpaid … Read more
Here are this week’s tech highlights including a deeper look at a wheel that’s said to turn your weight in the saddle into forward movement, news about Hunt’s lightweight Alloy SL Disc wheels, Colnago’s TT1 speed weapon that’s also sporting some prototype Campagnolo components, La Passione’s jerseys, Koo’s sunnies, and more. As always, there are some stunning custom finishes … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel was back to his frightening best on yesterday’s opening stage of the Giro d’Italia, powering up the final climb to Visegrád to win ahead of 2022’s breakout star Biniam Girmay.The Dutchman’s winter Cyclo-cross season was cut short by injury, but he returned in time to win a second Tour of Flanders crown and … Read more
The Mous Evolution Cycle Essentials Kit might be the last word in bicycle computer mounts – at least, if you have an iPhone 12 or 13, because this only works with MagSafe phones. The mount is simple to install and rock solid in use, while the sophisticated mechanical locking system is incredibly easy to use, … Read more
The Rapha Pro Team Winter Socks are designed to be warm without excess bulk, made from a merino wool blend, with reinforced heel and toe areas and a longer cuff. The overall performance is good, but they aren’t as warm as some of a similar thickness.Any sock designed for winter use has the tough job … Read more
You think you’ve seen maybe every possible kind of near miss there could be – and then a reader gets in touch with a video totally from left field, showing a young woman on a skateboard left-hooking him.Joel, who sent in the clip he filmed in Rugby, Warwickshire, reckoned it would make a good Friday … Read more
Police in Greater Manchester have issued an e-fit of man they are looking for in connection with an attempted mugging at knifepoint of a 12-year-old boy for his bicycle on a canal towpath in Tameside.Officers say that the incident happened on the Ashton Canal, just off Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, at 1:30pm on 13 April 2022.The … Read more
