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Life in prison for causing death by careless driving while under the influence: Attorney General tells Parliament plans to increase maximum penalty

The Attorney General has told Parliament of plans to increase the maximum prison sentence a court can impose for causing death by careless driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to life imprisonment.Presently, the maximum penalty sits at 14 years for causing death by careless driving while under the influence, and five years … Read more

Cycling with a little less stress: why you need to review your bike insurance this spring

Though the unseasonably warm weather and sunshine of recent weeks appears to have finally subsided, there’s no denying that spring has certainly sprung. In the shed finally goes the bruised and battered winter bike, to be replaced by the sparkling, as-new summer bike, fresh from its hibernation. The racing season is now no longer just on … Read more

Five cool things coming soon from Trek, Giro, Galibier, Pas Normal Studios and Craft Cadence

What an unexpected turn for the cold, looks like we’re going to need warmer gear in the wardrobe for a touch longer! Amongst bikes and bits, our team of reviewers have been out testing some useful layers. Here are this week’s highlights…Galibier Ardennes Light Winter Gloves £23.64Designed to be windproof and provide thermal insulation without any bulk, … Read more

Shimano MW7 Gore-Tex SPD Shoes (MW701)

Shimano’s MW7 Gore-Tex SPD Shoes are comfortable, waterproof and pleasingly easy to use. They have a grippy sole for gravel and mud, use a single Boa dial and a lace-shielding flap and take two-bolt cleats. They prove easy to get on and off, quick to clean and kept my feet warm in temperatures down to … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 742: MGIF van driver left-hooks cyclist

Today’s Near Miss of the Day features a ‘must get in front’ driver also ticking off a left-hook from their bad driving bingo card, overtaking this cyclist, only to turn left across their path having barely got past a fellow road user…road.cc reader Tim recalls this one happened on Mother’s Day, ignore the date and time on the … Read more

How hard is it to win Tour of Flanders? Mathieu van der Poel uploads mind-boggling power data to Strava

As the saying goes: if it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen. Thankfully, Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour of Flanders-winning ride did happen (and has since been uploaded with full power data), giving us all the pleasure of enjoying his cobble-smashing brilliance…The Dutchman added a second Ronde title to his palmares on Sunday afternoon, dispatching double Tour de France … Read more

This Eskuta bike may look like a moped but legally it’s an e-bike

“Cyclist at fault, hit her next time”: cyclists condemn ‘sickening’ tweet; Tour of Flanders – the best day of racing ever?; Reckon you can keep up with Van der Poel?; Cool Spanish champ’s kit; Cycle to the football – it’s cheaper + more on the live blog

Wahoo Speedplay Comp Pedals

The Wahoo Speedplay Comp Pedals are the most affordable in the Speedplay range, using a heavier chromoly axle to save cost but gaining 10g over a set of the £65-more Zeros. They still offer a huge range of adjustability, are easy to walk in and are double sided, but the cleats are sensitive to dirt … Read more