Social media users have expressed outrage over why a 16 year old youth who hit six cyclists in his Ford pick-up truck on Saturday has not been arrested.Meanwhile, a crowdfunder has been set up to help pay for the medical costs of the injured cyclists, and has so far raised more than $7,500.The cyclists, two … Read more
Saddle discomfort can ruin an otherwise great ride, and signs of numbness or pain can cause even more serious problems in the long term. It’s an important component to get right…People comes in different shapes and sizes, that’s why there’s such a large variety of saddle designs—to accommodate us all. But with so many options, … Read more
Cervelo has officially unveiled the fourth iteration of its R5 road bike that Team Jumbo-Visma riders have been racing on over the past few months. The new frame is said to be 16% lighter than previously with the bike as a whole slightly more aerodynamically efficient and more comfortable, particularly at the front end, Cervelo admitting … Read more
The Wildcat Tiger Wayfarer saddle harness is more compact than a lot of bikepacking bags and better suited for longer days and shorter tours. Designed to hold your stuff in a dry bag, it’s super stable but can be a bit strappy.Wildcat was one of the first companies to produce bikepacking gear in the UK, … Read more
The CHPT3 Most Days Grand Tour Men’s Bib Shorts are very comfortable to ride in, though the height of the front makes calls of nature more difficult than most, and the high-vis elements have already started to peel.David Millar’s CHPT3 brand has probably become best known for its collaboration with Brompton and the CHPT3 bikes … Read more
A man who assaulted a cyclist who had discovered him stealing his bike and insulted him due to his religion has been sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court.The victim had been visiting his girlfriend’s flat in Pitsmoor, Sheffield on 12 February this year when he discovered 50 year old Jason Galloway fiddling with the bike’s lock, … Read more
Oxfordshire’s cycling champion says road deaths need to be treated as a public health issue to prevent future tragedies. Andrew Gant, Liberal Democrat councillor and cycling champion at Oxfordshire County Council, was speaking after a cyclist was killed in a collision involving a lorry-mounted crane yesterday morning.The fatal crash happened at the junction of Headley Way … Read more
What spectacular racing at the Worlds. Alaphilippe defended his World Championships road race title in so much style on the tough Flandrian course and the day before Britain’s Zöe Bäckstedt took a stunning victory at the Junior Women’s road race after winning a two-up sprint to the line. Away from the screen, here’s what our team of reviewers were … Read more
Six cyclists near Houston, Texas were injured, with two of them airlifted to hospital after a 16 year old driving a pick-up truck crashed into a group of six riders on Saturday while deliberately blowing exhaust smoke at them.The practice, which has its origins in truck racing, is known as “rolling coal,” and one eyewitness … Read more
