A hit-and-run driver who killed a cyclist in Hull has been jailed for 9 years and six months and been banned from driving for 12 years and four months.Ben George, aged 30 and from Hull, was sentenced today at Hull Crown Court after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst uninsured … Read more
Time has flown by since we had a drink with Laurens Ten Dam, and now it’s nearly time for another episode of Drink At Your Desk Live! on our YouTube channel. Next Friday on the 24th September at 4.30pm we’ll be chatting to cycling commentator, author and all round top bloke Ned Boulting about all things cycling … Read more
A good all-purpose grease is a workshop essential, and Peaty’s Bicycle Assembly Grease is ideal for modern bicycle applications.‘Peaty’ is, for the non-mountain bike savvy, Steve Peat, former World Champion downhiller and Sheffield legend. Since retirement, he’s been involved in clothing brand Royal Racing and now Peaty’s – his range of cleaning products, tubeless tyre … Read more
Cycling UK has won an appeal against the decision of a High Court judge to refuse the charity permission to seek a judicial review of West Sussex County Council’s decision to remove a popular emergency cycle lane in Shoreham-by-Sea.The pop-up infrastructure featured last year in a Department for Transport (DfT) video showcasing emergency active travel … Read more
Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit has been slated on social media after sharing a five-year-old “cycle safety” video on social media that was widely criticised by cycling campaigners including Chris Boardman when first released in 2016. What’s more, the specific circumstances portrayed in the footage, is one addressed in forthcoming changes to the Highway Code … Read more
Strava has expanded its controls for adding gear to activities on its fitness tracking app to now include bike components to help users keep track of the mileage of each bike part for planning the upgrade and maintenance schedule of bikes.> How to use Strava to make you fitterBy adding your bike and each of … Read more
Santini’s Gravel Bib Shorts take the performance and fit of its top-end road shorts but add easy-access storage pockets and a much more durable fabric to take the abuse of brambles and spills on rough surfaces. They might be a bit too race-orientated for some, though.More and more brands are bringing out gravel-specific clothing now, … Read more
The Megmeister Women’s L8 Bib Shorts feature Megmeister’s innovative pad that incorporates suspension technology with the aim of improving pressure distribution – and it works impressively well. Just check the sizing of the shorts before you buy.The pad is at the heart of any bib shorts, and Megmeister has put in a lot of effort … Read more
A cyclist described as a “nutjob” has received a suspended prison sentence after threatening another rider and attacking him with D-locks as well as stamping on his bike on London’s CS3, the capital’s flagship cycle route that runs along the north side of the Thames.Michael Reyes, the victim, took footage of the shocking incident on … Read more
