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Cyclists should “take own responsibility” for safety says Reform councillor, as Halfords and police join forces for bike lights campaign to “make roads safer”

A Reform UK councillor has told cyclists to “take their own responsibility” for their safety on the roads, as a campaign was launched in Lincolnshire, featuring support from Halfords and the local police, urging people on bikes to wear hi-vis clothing and use front and rear lights.The ‘Don’t Be Dim, Be A Bright Cyclist’ campaign … Read more

“Transformational” cycling schemes saved NHS over £13 million, new research reveals – as governing bodies call for £30m “targeted public investment” to leave lasting Tour de France legacy and turn Britain into “true nation of cyclists”

British Cycling, Scottish Cycling, and Beicio Cymru have called on the government to invest £30 million to deliver over 250 new community cycling facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, which they say will have a “transformational impact on the health and well-being of the nation”.According to British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton, “targeted public investment” towards … Read more

“Extreme weather. Santos. The irony”: Fire danger warning and soaring temperatures see Tour Down Under stage shortened and Willunga Hill removed – days after riders urged race to ditch “embarrassing” oil and gas title sponsor

The Tour Down Under’s emblematic climb, Willunga Hill, will not feature at this year’s race after it was removed from Saturday’s fifth stage due to an extreme fire danger warning and forecast maximum temperatures of 43°C in the area – sparking renewed calls for the race to ditch its title sponsor, oil and gas giant … Read more

Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini

The Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini is a slightly smaller and lighter version than the not-Mini named variant, as reviewed by our Ben recently. It’s easy to use, battery life is plenty good enough and it works well. On the flipside, it’s more expensive, less compact and does fewer inflations than some competitors.We’re all different, aren’t … Read more

Banned driver avoids jail after hitting 10-year-old cyclist while overtaking bus on wrong side of road in series of “spectacularly stupid, immature, and reckless decisions”

A motorist who overtook a bus on the wrong side of the road and hit a 10-year-old cyclist while banned from driving has been handed a suspended 12-month prison sentence, following what his own defence lawyer described as a series of “spectacularly stupid, immature, and reckless decisions”, which left the youngster with ongoing physical and … Read more

“Our safe streets are here to stay”: Mayor’s “dangerous” decision to axe low traffic neighbourhoods deemed unlawful, as campaigners hail “huge precedent for London”

Residents have secured a “massive” legal victory to save three low-traffic streets in east London, after the Court of Appeal ruled today that the decision to axe the schemes was unlawful and ignored the city’s overall transport plan in what has been described as a “huge precedent for London”.In September 2023, Tower Hamlets Council, led … Read more

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Save over £4,000 on the Giant TCR Advanced, huge 72% off Pro Expert Toolkit, up to 55% off Rapha winter kit, £5 Vel saddlebags + more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageWe’re back with a round-up of January sales, and there are plenty of good discounts to be had. We’ve pulled together some of the best deals below, including a whopping saving on Giant’s flagship all-round race bike, 72% off a pro-level toolkit, … Read more