Police are appealing for witnesses in a hit-and-run incident that left a 39-year-old woman seriously injured after being struck by a van driver in Edinburgh.The woman was cycling on Old Dalkeith Road when she was hit by a vehicle at its junction with Walter Scott Avenue at around 11.35am on Saturday, 28th May 2022.The driver of the vehicle did … Read more
You will have heard the phrase ‘achieving peace in the Middle East’, often an analogy for an intractable problem. Anyone reading Rebecca Lowe’s The Slow Road to Tehran will have a better understanding of the challenges in the area, although they may not be any closer to realising that peace. Lowe also confirms what we … Read more
A recent analysis conducted by inews has shown that 28 per cent of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes installed since March 2020 have been discarded in the UK.105 local authorities responded to the media outlet’s enquiry, which asked regional transport authorities and local councils to provide information on the number of LTNs installed since … Read more
Jai Hindley of Bora-Hansgrohe is poised to make history tomorrow as the first ever Australian winner of the Giro d’Italia.The 26 year old from Perth began today’s final road stage in the Dolomites just 3 seconds down on the winner of the race three years ago, Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers.The pair have been no … Read more
Jai Hindley of Bora Hansgrohe is poised to become the first Australian to win the Giro d’Italia after 2019 champion Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers, who held a three-second advantage this morning, cracked on the final climb of the 105st edition of the race.Today’s stage, with three big climbs in the Dolomites including a summit … Read more
A driver who was travelling at almost three times the speed limit in foggy conditions and on the wrong side of the road when he hit and killed a teenage cyclist has been told by a judge that he faces jail when he is sentenced next month.The High Court in Edinburgh heard that Sami Ula Jabbar, … Read more
The Endura Pro SL Lite SS Jersey is a light and very breathable jersey suitable for the hottest of summer riding. However, the short front and minimal grippers mean the fit is compromised a little.This is Endura’s most lightweight summer jersey, and whilst it doesn’t give a temperature range, I’d say it’s suitable around 18°C … Read more
A cyclist in Ukraine has spoken of how he rode his bike for 50 miles, dodging Russian shelling on the way, to reach safety as he escaped his home city which is under siege from invading forces, calling it “the craziest bike race of my life.”> “Fight Putin – Ride a Bike” meme in support … Read more
Only a few decades ago, all we saw of the great continental bike races on TV in the UK was a short five minute weekly Tour de France round-up on either Grandstand or World of Sport, and even then it was often a tiny segment so as not to interrupt the football or horse racing. … Read more
Oxford Mint Dry Lube is a light, wax-based lubricant ideal for dry days in the saddle. It runs quietly and efficiently, and stays clean if you wipe excess away and allow it to dry before riding.I like a good dry lube – odd naming juxtaposition aside, it’s the best way to get your drivetrain running … Read more
