Ribble Allgrit E AL

The Ribble Allgrit E AL is billed as offering ‘a natural-feeling electric gravel experience’ and that seems an appropriate summary of its strengths. It’s an e-bike that works both on and off road, where the motor assistance serves as just that – assistance – rather than coming across as the primary means of propulsion.While almost … Read more

Healthspan Elite Kick-Start Caffeine Gum

The Healthspan Elite Kick-Start Caffeine Gum is a quick way to give your workout a boost, either before or during the event. Its caffeine is delivered in a smooth way, the packets are easy to carry, and the flavour gives your mouth a fresh-feeling minty blast.Over the years I’ve always been a caffeine user, either … Read more

Judge rejects claim Irish track cyclist missed Olympics because of collision with driver, but rider to receive £55,000 damages for injuries

A track cyclist who represented Ireland at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and European Championships is to receive £55,000 in damages for injuries suffered in a collision with a driver back in 2019.However, a High Court judge ruled Marc Potts, who finished fourth in the scratch race at the 2017 European Track Championships, did not … Read more

Taxi association boss blames “white, middle-class cycling lobby” for “farcical” idea to prioritise cyclists at traffic lights

The general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association has launched a furious rant at the “white, middle-class cycling lobby” over a proposal for cyclists to be automatically prioritised at traffic lights.This week saw renewed discussion about cyclists in London, a policy director at hire bike operator Lime suggesting that traffic lights could be adjusted … Read more

“This is a footpath completely unsuitable for cyclists”: Councillor criticised for ‘disrespectful’ post about mountain biker killed after hitting low-hanging branch at night

A councillor in Oxfordshire was accused of lacking respect after warning cyclists to avoid using a trail designated as a footpath and deemed “completely unsuitable” for people on bikes, following the recent death of a mountain biker killed in a collision with a low-hanging branch.The tragic incident occurred in late January on the Jubilee trail, … Read more

British Cycling “reviewing” £2.99 YouTube subscription after controversial trial at cyclocross national championships, with all memberships cancelled until plans confirmed

British Cycling says it is reviewing its plans to charge fans £2.99 a month to watch domestic races on YouTube, following last month’s pilot broadcast of the national cyclocross championships in South Shields, the coverage of which received a decidedly mixed response from viewers.The governing body has also cancelled the subscriptions of fans who signed … Read more