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Bike at Bedtime: Twmpa Cycles’ GR01 wooden gravel bike
One of the most eye-catching bikes at the Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show last weekend was this beautiful wooden gravel bike from Twmpa Cycles, based in Hay-on-Wye. The frame is made from European ash that’s grown in the UK under a sustainable forestry programme. The first thing you notice is that it’s gorgeous with neat detailing … Read more
British Cycling and UK Anti-doping staff engaged in “potential wrongdoing” over anti-doping samples says WADA report
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has found that employees of British Cycling and UK Anti-doping (UKAD) were engaged in “potential wrongdoing” over the collection and analysis of samples from elite athletes.A summary report published today by WADA’s independent Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department, found that “in February 2011, as part of a study into potential … Read more
Video: Deer jumps across road and crashes into cyclist
A cyclist’s rear-facing camera has captured the dramatic moment a deer leapt across a road and took down another rider taking part in a charity event in New Jersey.In footage posted to YouTube by user Jetta32696, a rider can be heard shouting a warning of “Deer, deer!” to the other cyclists before the animal, apparently … Read more
dhb Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey
dhb’s Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey is a great choice if you like a casual fit and don’t tend to load up pockets, and the £30 price is excellent, belying the quality finish, decent performance and comfort on offer here.The understated design and relaxed fit make this jersey a really versatile bit of kit; it’ll appeal … Read more
Driver who knocked ex-London cycling czar Andrew Gilligan off bike sentenced
A motorist who knocked London’s former cycling czar, Andrew Gilligan, off his bike has been sentenced to a 12-month community order including 120 hours of unpaid work after admitting dangerous driving.Chukwudi Uzorh, 31, from Camden, had also been initially charged with assault in connection with the incident on Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street Station on 4 … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 645: Cyclist almost taken out by undertaking motorbike rider (video includes swearing)
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the moment a cyclist was almost hit by a motorcyclist undertaking him just as the lights changed at a west London junction that had been due to be remodelled to make it safer for cyclists until the local council suddenly withdrew support for the … Read more
road.cc Recommends – A closer look at the Hammerhead Karoo 2
In this road.cc Recommends special, we’re looking at Hammerhead’s new GPS computer, the Karoo 2. This cycling computer did very well when we reviewed it, so now we’re taking a closer look at what makes it so good.> Buy the Hammerhead Karoo 2 hereBefore we delve into the new Karoo 2, let’s take a little trip … Read more
Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Speedsuit
The Le Col x McLaren Project Aero Speedsuit is a good race day option that is generally quite comfortable once you’re on the bike. The cut is all about a close fit when in an aero position, but I found that some sizing issues centred around the leg grippers meant the fit wasn’t as good … Read more
