“Anyone who thinks one metre is suitable has never been overtaken by a truck”: Drivers in New Zealand could be fined $3,000 for close passing cyclists

Motorists in New Zealand could face fines of up to $3,000 (around £1,300) for close passing cyclists, according to a raft of new road safety rules proposed by the country’s National Party-led government.However, the government’s proposed minimum passing distance of one metre at speeds of up to 59kph (37mph) – and 1.5m if driving faster … Read more

100% Brisker Xtreme Gloves

The 100% Brisker Extreme gloves are made with a soft shell top for the back of the hand and a single layer of ‘Axe Suede’ on the palm, which means you are well protected against wind chill while also retaining decent dexterity on the bars. You won’t want to rely on them if the temperature’s … Read more

Cycling doping cases fall, but anti-doping group warns of “grey areas” and “increased medicalisation”

A leading anti-doping association has warned that cycling must remain cautious despite a decrease in doping cases in cycling that show the sport to be a “model student”.The Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC), a voluntary organisation comprising several professional teams and more than 300 individual athletes, has published its latest ‘credibility’ figures, detailing the number … Read more

Redundancies at Frog Bikes after popular children’s bike brand files to appoint administrators

Frog Bikes has started making redundancies despite declaring two weeks ago that it was “committed to securing a positive outcome” for its employees.The British children’s bike brand confirmed it had filed to appoint administrators two weeks ago due to “tighter financial markets and reduced access to funding [making] it increasingly difficult for growing manufacturing businesses … Read more