The Nopinz Pro-1 Aero Arm Warmers are unlike many in that they’re designed to make you faster rather than keep you warm. Odd naming aside, the silicone grippers do a good job of keeping these in place and they’re cheaper than similar competition, though as they’re not windproof they’re definitely for warmer days.Nopinz is known … Read more
An elderly cyclist was left on the side of the road for almost three hours waiting for an ambulance after he fell off his bike. Passers-by called 999 at 4.43pm on Thursday, September 9 after the man had fallen from his bicycle in Alsager town centre.But paramedics did not arrive to treat the casualty – at the … Read more
The Ribble Endurance AL e Enthusiast offers all the fun, pleasurable handling and ride quality of the acoustic version, but with the addition of a power plant that delivers plenty of smooth assistance for those of us who want or need a bit of help on the hills. It’s a decent spec for the money … Read more
Residents in South Belfast say new cycle lane bollards are preventing ambulances stopping outside their homes and ‘making their lives hell’.During the pandemic, bollards were placed along the roadside edge of the cycle lane along Donegall Road by the Department of Infrastructure.However local residents claim the bollards have caused difficulties because ambulances, deliveries and taxis are … Read more
A head teacher has launched an initiative to encourage all her pupils to learn to ride a bike.Alexandra Palmer said ‘every child deserves to ride a bike’ and described cycling as an ‘essential life skill’.Mrs Palmer has worked at Stannington First School, Northumberland, for four years.> South London school bans knives, guns, drugs and … bicyclesHer new initiative is part … Read more
Something as simple as a cycling sock needs to be comfortable and great at regulating temperature. The Endura Bandwidth Socks do both while looking great.Cycling socks can look pricey compared to their high street brethren, but a good pair can make a huge difference to a ride. I found the Endura Bandwidths very comfortable, with … Read more
Update, 13/09/21, 5:44pm: a Wiltshire Police spokesman has now responded after being asked for comment. The full statement is below, and the original article appears underneath it. “In line with national policy, in cases of common assault with no injury, where the offender is identified and fully admits the offence, then an adult caution is deemed … Read more
Santini’s Redux Istinto Women’s shorts are a premium-looking option with an excellent gel chamois for long days on the bike. The price might be offputting but, despite the obvious race focus, these bibs are pretty versatile. The overall look and feel is one of supreme class.Of Santini’s broad women’s shorts collection, the Redux Istinto (Italian … Read more
The Tour Photocromic Glasses with HD Lenses from BZ Optics offer excellent clarity, a snug fit and a lens colour that works really well for those rides that shift between dawn and day, or day to dusk. They put a fair amount of frame in your eyeline though, if that kind of thing bothers you.Available … Read more
A 16-year-old cyclist fell unconscious after being hit by the driver of a vehicle and riding home. The female driver collided with the teenager and she apparently spoke to the boy before driving off.The boy then rode home, where he fell unconscious before being taken to hospital.The teen had broken his collar bone in the incident, and police are … Read more
