West Midlands Police has sacked an officer who assaulted a black cyclist while on duty and the following day attacked a black teenager.Both incidents in April last year were captured on CCTV, with the officer, PC Declan Jones, suspended from duty the following month.Last month, he was convicted of two counts of assault and ahead … Read more
A driver who told a cyclist “I’ll f*ck*ng kill you” after the rider complained about a close pass has been fined.Lewis Ellis, aged 22, admitted using threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards cyclist Philip Carter, reports The Leader.Wrexham Magistrates’ Court heard that Ellis, driving a BMW, made a close pass on Mr Carter on … Read more
The British safety tech company Techalogic – makers of the DC-1 dual recording helmet camera that it claimed was a world first when it launch two years ago – has now launched both front and rear lights with integrated cameras. With full HD 1080P wide angle cameras, they attach to your bike with simple Go Pro-style mounts, … Read more
Redshift has already smashed its Indiegogo funding target for Arclight pedals, which feature LEDs facing both front and rear, with more than a month remaining. It currently has pledges totalling over 500% of the £14,500 goal.“The Arclight pedals are a unique set of bike lights that take advantage of the natural motion of a cyclist,” says Redshift, … Read more
Hundreds of protesters gathered at one of London’s most dangerous junctions yesterday calling for action on the city’s worst intersections, following the death of a cyclist last month.Dr Marta Krawiec, a consultant paediatrician, was killed after a collision with a lorry while cycling at the junction of Southampton Row and Theobalds Road, near Holborn station … Read more
This competition is now closed and we can now announce the winners!Congratulations to: Sarah Webb – 1st place winner – HUNT 50 Carbon Aero Disc wheels. Kees Van Drunen – 2nd place winner – MASON x HUNT 4 Season Disc wheels. Roman McGoldrick -3rd place winner – HUNT Race Season padded double wheel bag, two HUNT 600ML water bottles. Plus all three of … Read more
Chapeau’s Gravel Shorts are comfortable, stretchy and fast drying, and can be worn over padded liner shorts for all-day comfort. The snug fit doesn’t flap around, while still allowing air to circulate and looking decent when wandering about mid- or post-ride.The rise in popularity of gravel or non-road riding on drop bar bikes has both … Read more
The Sigr Black Horizon jersey is a simple, classic design at a sensible price. It’s not the most technically advanced garment out there, relying instead on quality fabrics and a great cut to deliver good performance whatever your riding style.Sigr has focused on getting the basics right with the Black Horizon jersey.> Buy this online … Read more
