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Police hunt balaclava-wearing mugger who pushed cyclist into Birmingham canal in attempted bikejacking
Police in Birmingham have issued a picture of a hooded man they want to speak to after a cyclist was pushed into a canal in an attempted bikejacking – the latest in a series of similar incidents on waterways in the West Midlands.Two men tried to steal the bike from the rider in the incident … Read more
Updated: Alex Dowsett misses out on reclaiming UCI Hour record
UPDATED: Alex Dowsett this evening missed out on reclaiming the UCI Hour record, his ride of 54.555km falling a little more than half a kilometer short of Victor Campenaerts’ record of 55.089km, set on the same Aguascalientes track in Mexico where the Belgian set his record in 2019.***Alex Dowsett will set out at 10pm GMT tonight … Read more
Would you ride this folding bike with folding wheels? The Tuck Bike with wheels that fold into thirds hits Kickstarter
Folding bikes have been around for ages now, with the likes of UK folding bike brand Brompton starting out way back in 1981. While Bromptons have 16-inch wheels, the new Tuck Bike – that has just been launched on Kickstarter – has full-sized wheels but still manages to fit into small spaces, as those wheels … Read more
Castelli Superleggera Women’s 12 Sock
Castelli’s Superleggera W 12 Socks are great in mild weather – they’re breathable, soft, comfortable, and look great too. They’re not exactly cheap, though, and the inner stitching seems prone to wear.The socks are available in two sizes, S/M and L/XL, which I’ve been testing. Accordingly to Castelli’s size chart, this corresponds to a 39-41 … Read more
Pothole crash caused cyclist’s death, inquest hears
A pothole was responsible for an e-bike rider’s death in Ashford, Kent, an inquest has heard.Algert Lleshi, aged 22 and from northwest London, sustained fatal head injuries when he crashed on Beaver Road on 2 June this year.An inquest into his death at Maidstone Coroner’s Court heard that he appeared to swerve from side to … Read more
Christmas gifts for cyclists under £50: special cycling stocking fillers and affordable presents for cyclists
Bike pizza cutters are so 2015… don’t be that friend! Your cycling bud already has a kitchen drawer full of them, and maybe even that Campagnolo corkscrew that does the rounds in the lead up to Christmas. Here are our suggestions for cycling gifts priced less than £50. > 17 money no object Christmas gifts for the cyclist in … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 652: Driver overtaking group ride almost causes head-on crash (includes swearing)
A Volkswagen Passat driver overtaking club cyclists on a group ride last month almost caused a head-on crash with another vehicle, with the motorist having to slam their brakes on so hard that you can hear the tyres squeal and see smoke billowing around the tyres.Footage of the incident was filmed on the morning of Saturday … Read more
Apple Watch Series 7
The Apple Watch Series 7 is the first that Apple seems to have created with cycling in mind, with some really useful features added that make it easier to use when riding than previous versions. The larger screen and increased sensor sensitivity also mean it records and delivers more useful information.I have had an Apple … Read more
