Vandalism and theft of bicycles has forced the temporary suspension of two cycle hire schemes in South Wales.Nextbike UK says that it will be suspending its OVO Bike operations in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan next week to allow time to repair its fleet of hire bikes there.> Wales’ first e-bike share scheme launched in … Read more
EF Education-Nippo has now said it will not terminate Sergio Higuita’s contract early – going back on an announcement earlier in the week – with the team confirming that the Colombian climber will remain in the squad until the end of the year, following his apology for riding a non-team issue bike at a public event. … Read more
The cyclist whose e-bike was filmed being stolen by a gang with a portable angle-grinder outside a shopping centre in South London on Saturday says that the attention the footage, first highlighted by road.cc in our story on Sunday, has received has led to him receiving a “possible ID” for one of the suspects, which … Read more
The DT Swiss ERC 1400 Dicut 35 wheelset is designed for ‘endurance’ and meeting the demands of not just speed but stability and comfort as well. The 35mm-deep carbon rim is indeed stable and suitable for all weather conditions, the wheels are optimised for wide (by road bike standards) tyres (28mm) and are, of course, … Read more
BMC showed off its Masterpiece road bike at last week’s Rouleur Live show in London, and we have to say that it’s one cool-looking model – as it should be when the frameset alone will set you back €10,500 (around £8,965).Check out our huge gallery of shiny bike tech from Rouleur LiveBMC says that the Masterpiece, … Read more
The Fr3nd Classic T-Shirt is a great casual top that works well on or off the bike. The slim fit is excellent, and it feels incredibly soft on the skin. Breathability is good, and it doesn’t ever get smelly, but it’s not one for high-intensity workouts because of the very slow drying nature of the … Read more
A drugged and drunk hit-and-run driver who told police she had “hit a fox” after running over a cyclist in a hit and run crash in North Yorkshire, despite losing two tyres, a front bumper and smashing her windscreen, has been jailed for five years and two months.Emma Moughan, aged 42, was three times over the drink-driving … Read more
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it… If you are restricted to narrower tyre sizes then the Continental Grand Prix Force and Attack III tyre set is still one of the best you can fit to your bike, as long as you aren’t fussed about running tubeless technology.The Attack and Force tyre combination has been … Read more
A Labour MP has revealed that she had a firework thrown at her by youths as she rode her bike home from Parliament, and has backed a petition calling for their sale to the public to be banned in England and their use confined to licensed public displays.Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate yesterday tabled … Read more
