Paris is to become a 100 per cent ‘cycling city’ within the next four years, according to a new plan. The French capital will increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, according to the 2021-2026 cycling plan published on October 21 and titled ‘Plan Velo: Act 2′. Plan Velo is the city’s existing, … Read more
A cyclist was rushed to hospital after they were involved in a collision with a police car responding to an emergency.Emergency services including crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service were called the A23 Old Steine at the junction with St James’s Street, Brighton, around 8.40 pm yesterday.> Police officer knocked off bike and dragged 30m down … Read more
The Topeak SmartGauge D2X is an easy-to-use digital tyre gauge that’s compact and light enough to carry on longer rides. The 360 degree swivel head makes the bright LCD display easy to read from any angle, and as it reads to 260psi it can even handle suspension forks and shocks. It’s quite pricey, though.If you’re … Read more
A cyclist died after being hit by a motorist on an ‘inadequately marked and controlled crossing’ an inquest has heard.Luke McNicholas, 21, was riding on the Heritage Trail on 16 January over the Curragh Road in St Johns, Isle of Man, when he collided with the vehicle.He was taken to Noble’s Hospital and later died from his injuries. Coroner of … Read more
The BikeBox Alan Triathlon Aero Easyfit Bikebox is a secure, easy-to-pack thing that’s brilliantly thought out. The wide section for handlebars means there’s no need to start dismantling your bike, but that extra bulk can cause a few issues with car boots and check-ins.We got this in for testing around January 2020, but you can … Read more
The indoor training app RGT Cycling has announced it will be giving newly minted non-fungible tokens as prizes for winners in the Echelon Racing League.The league, which begins on 20th November 2021, will see 40 teams and 240 riders compete in the pro event, which consists of 8 rounds with teammates working together to compete across a variety … Read more
Sports retailer Wiggle has opened a pop up cafe where customers can pay for food and drink with ‘miles travelled’.Payments will be ‘charged’ in the form of miles travelled along a route that covers hiking trails, woodland and even a lake – the more land traversed, the bigger the reward.Open to the general public for one … Read more
The parents of a cyclist killed during a charity bike ride have been told to remove a roadside tribute to their son because it was ‘distracting’ motorists.University student Pathushan Sutharsan, 20, sadly crashed into the path of a lorry during the London to Brighton ride after trying to brake on a steep section of gravel track.Following his death a coroner warned the … Read more
Comedian David O’Doherty will host a new chat show on Channel 4 in which he goes on bike rides with fellow celebrities. Grayson Perry, Richard Ayoade, Mel Giedroyc and Joe Wilkinson will all join O’Doherty on ‘The Ride’ as they explore some of the most picturesque parts of the UK.O’Doherty – who came up with the idea for the series – said: “I think we’ve all seen … Read more
The Wolf Tooth B-RAD Medium Strap and Accessory Mount is a very good and secure means of attaching riding gear to your bike. While it’s a lot like many straps that serve the same purpose, it’s also very different in that it comes with its own metal base plate that bolts directly to the frame … Read more
