Serial thief with 126 convictions who stole over £1,000 of goods from Rutland Cycling to ‘buy his daughter a birthday present’ avoids jail

A serial shoplifter with 126 convictions on his record has avoided jail for stealing over £1,000 of goods from a Rutland Cycling store in the East Midlands, with the chairman of the magistrates’ bench telling him he was on his “final, final chance.”According to Leicestershire Live, James Kulesza told police he stole the items to fund a … Read more

KOM Cycling CM06 Quick Release GoPro Computer Mount Bundle Set

KOM Cycling’s CM06 out-front GPS device mount is available as a mount only or in a kit, as tested, which includes the optional, removable GoPro or compatible accessory fitting that can be fixed below. It’s smart, solid, and offers great versatility for a reasonable price.Out-front mounts have become standard equipment for many cyclists, and unless … Read more

Remco Evenepoel stuns Strava with huge time trial victory at Volta ao Algarve… before swiftly hiding his power numbers

Remco Evenepoel’s commanding victory on stage four of the Volta ao Algarve yesterday had Belgian cycling fans believing that he could be a match for the Italian double world champion Filippo Ganna at major time trials this year; although it appears Evenepoel and his team Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl were less keen to give anything away about how he achieved it, as his power numbers … Read more

Ford’s latest road safety idea? In-car sounds of pedestrians and bike bells

Ford – the motor manufacturer that brought us the much-criticised but also PR award-winning Emoji Jacket – is working on playing the sounds of pedestrians’ footsteps and bicycle bells as part of a new system aimed at protecting vulnerable road users.According to the company, through “simulating the sounds made by potential hazards” – human beings on … Read more

Rapha Women’s Trail Windblock Jersey

The Rapha Women’s Trail Windblock Jersey is lightweight top that handles a wide range of temperatures well. The design is understated and it’s a versatile bit of kit – although its headline act is ‘trails’ and mountain biking, Rapha says it’s optimised for long-distance gravel rides too. At £100 though, it’s got some strong competition.On … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 718: Driver almost hits cyclist on roundabout

A driver almost hitting a cyclist on a roundabout in Newbury features in today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series – but the registered keeper of the vehicle received nothing more than a warning letter from Thames Valley Police.It’s impossible to tell whether the driver simply did not see the cyclist, possibly … Read more