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Proviz Classic Men’s Overshorts
These Classic Men’s Overshorts from reflective-clothing specialists Proviz are incredibly durable, considering the lightweight nature of the material and their very impressive water resistance. A choice of colours would be a bonus though, especially if you can’t tie into the blue theme with your existing kit.These lightweight overshorts, as you can no doubt tell, are … Read more
Unaccompanied learner driver who ran over cyclist avoids jail
An unaccompanied learner driver who ran over a cyclist, causing her serious injuries, has avoided jail after being handed a suspended prison sentence.Paulina Galantkiewicz, aged 34 and from Raheny, pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to Thames Aline Tavere, also 34, in the crash on Oak … Read more
Roger Hammond takes lead sports director role at Ineos Grenadiers
Roger Hammond has joined Ineos Grenadiers as lead sports director as the British WorldTour team shuffles its top management team.The team has also recruited Ben Williams of Ineos Britannia as head of human performance, who will continue to work with the sailing team led by Sir Ben Ainslie.Hammond said: “I am very excited to be … Read more
Pendle Bike Racks W2 two bike rack
Pendle Bike Racks’ W2 is a wheel-supporting, towbar-mounted bike rack, and with its big 70kg weight limit it’s capable of carrying two heavy bikes. It’s strong, made almost entirely from steel, and adjustable enough to fit a wide range of bike types. It isn’t the simplest to fit, but once on it creates a very … Read more
London cycling instructors protest over slashed training budget
Dozens of cycling instructors yesterday rode from Trafalgar Square to City Hall to protest against Transport for London (TfL) slashing the budget for cycle training in schools, as well as highlighting cuts to their pay and poor working conditions.The protest ride was organised by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB).The union says that on … Read more
Brisbane motorist who drove at cyclist charged with attempted murder
A motorist who deliberately drove at a cyclist in Brisbane has been charged with attempted murder.The incident happened in the southern suburbs of the Queensland city at around 4.30am on Saturday morning, reports News.com.au.The cyclist, a 42-year-old male, was riding his bike on Wirraway Parade when the motorist, driving a 4×4, struck his rear wheel.After … Read more
Muc-Off Bottle For Life Bundle
The Muc-Off Bottle For Life Bundle is a great way to keep your bikes clean and reduce your impact on the environment. The aluminium bottle is tough, with a silicone base to help protect it, and the Punk Powder does a good job of de-mucking your bikes. Unfortunately, as seems to be the case with … Read more
NeatCleats launches Align+ carabiner cycling shoe carry system with new cleat alignment tool
NeatCleats has launched the third generation of its Align+ carabiner carry system with a brand new cleat alignment guide, accordingly making the system “a cyclist’s go-to for storing, transporting and aligning your cycling shoes”. > How to get your shoe cleats set up right — two-bolt and three-bolt positioning explained2021 NeatCleats Align+ 004 (Image Credit: … Read more
Slow down when driving into the sun, urges Cycling UK
With the clocks going back this weekend, Cycling UK is urging motorists to slow down when they are driving towards the sun.The national cycling charity says that “dazzling sun” was cited as a contributory factor in the deaths of 17 cyclists in 2020, compared to four the previous year.Duncan Dollimore, Cycling UK’s head of campaigns … Read more