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Bike theft victims disgruntled at police “prioritising” Trek Madone appeal over less expensive bikes
Thames Valley Police are under fire from disgruntled bike theft victims who say the force is “prioritising” high-value bikes, following a Facebook appeal featured a Trek Madone burgled last week.A post appealed for information about a break-in at a property in Windsor between about 7.30pm and midnight on Wednesday, during which a Trek Madone was stolen.The 2016 … Read more
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
