Near Miss of the Day 642: No mirror, no signal, left-hook manoeuvre

“Mirror, signal, manoeuvre,” goes the mantra delivered by generations of driving instructors to learner drivers – but the first two seem to have been forgotten by the driver of this van who failed to spot a cyclist behind him then turned left across his path in the latest video in our Near Miss of the … Read more

Win £749.99 Saris H3 Silent Smart Trainer

Hot on the heels of last week’s fabulous lights competition, we have a perfect prize for those of you who want to keep up your training over the winter period from the luxury and warmth of your home, garage or garden shed. Saris UK is offering one lucky reader in the UK* the chance to win an amazing H3 … Read more

Pirelli P7 Sport tyre

The Pirelli P7 Sport is a grippy, robust and dependable tyre that’s great for training and general riding – especially considering the price. It’s a little heavy and fairly slow to accelerate, though, and its slight sense of sluggishness never completely goes away.The P7 Sport is cheap, requires an inner tube (none of this fancy … Read more

Wahoo Elemnt Bolt

The updated Wahoo Elemnt Bolt is more expensive than previously, but the addition of colour to the screen improves clarity and a couple of neat navigation features improve the user experience and justify the extra cash.NavigationLet’s start with navigation. The new version of the Elemnt Bolt features Smart Navigation previously found only on the Elemnt … Read more

Nairo Quintana appears on Colombian TV singing show dressed as a chameleon

Nairo Quintana has performed on a Colombian version of the Masked Singer – dressed as a chameleon. Scenes of the little Colombian, not necessarily known for his extroverted character, ‘dancing’ and singing have now gone viral.The show, which was pre-recorded, was broadcast just hours after Quintana crossed the line in 11th place at Il Lombardia. The Masked Singer is a TV show … Read more

Cycling getaways: Why Girona is such a great gravel holiday destination

The summer has come to close (too soon) here, but that’s why it’s time to start thinking about plans for future sunny rides to push through the tough winter ahead. Here’s why I think you should consider Girona for your next off-road getaway in Europe for the terrain, the weather, the endless trails and dirt roads … Read more

Driver exposed himself to female cyclist ‘while asking for directions’

A ‘pervert’ driver exposed himself to a female cyclist while pretending to ask her for directions as she rode home. Paul Lovatt pulled alongside the victim in his car and rolled down the window before performing a sex act on himself while asking the woman ‘if she knew where King Street was’.The ‘horrified’ woman shouted at him and, as … Read more

Cycle lane ‘a bit crap’ because cars can still park in it, says councillor

A cycle lane in Sheffield has been branded ‘a bit crap’ by a local councillor – because cars are still allowed to park in it.Double yellow lines were painted the length of Clarkehouse Road but because the cycle lane is classed as ‘advisory’, blue badge holders are still allowed to park there.Coun Douglas Johnson, Executive member for transports, told a … Read more