The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) has set out recommendations for how police forces across England and Wales should process video evidence submitted by the public, with the aim of creating “a consistent level of service and user experience across the country.” As submissions to our Near Miss of the Day series highlight, there is something … Read more
Matej Mohoric of Bahrain Victorious has won his second stage of this year’s Tour de France, the Slovakian national champion attacking from the break to win in Libourne, just as he had done a fortnight ago when he won at Le Creusot. Cristophe Laporte of Cofidis was second, with Casper Pedersen of Team DSM third, the … Read more
The family of a cyclist killed by a driver who walked free from court have said that the community order handed down to him is “not justice.”John Crozier, 76, pleaded guilty to causing the death by careless driving of 42-year-old Robert Eaves in Trafford on 25 May last year, reports the Manchester Evening News.On Wednesday, … Read more
Pro riders have been hoovering up Strava KOMs during the 2021 Tour de France; here are some of the most eye-catching that we’ve spotted on the major climbs. Stage 8 –Col de RommeDylan Teuns of Bahrain Victorious may have won the stage from Oyonnax to Le Grand-Bornand, but it was Pogacar who picked up the all-important … Read more
The Tactic Sport Bibshort Pure Woman (there’s a ‘Man’ version too) has a fabulously comfy chamois and a top-notch, low profile leg gripper – it’s very good value for the endurance performance. Updated for 2021, the upper bibs now feature an ‘easy pee’ system with a magnetic popper, but it’s not the best design out … Read more
A cyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a van driver as she took part in a time trial on the A11 in Norfolk on Sunday.The crash happened at around 0905 hours last Sunday on the northbound carriageway of the road, between Snetterton and Shropham.Norfolk Constabulary are appealing for anyone who may have … Read more
Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates rode away from his rivals on the final mountain climb of this year’s Tour de France to win Stage 18 of the Tour de France at Luz-Ardiden, his second successive stage win increasing his already commanding overall lead and setting him up for back-to-back overall victories in Paris on … Read more
The Rapha Men’s Classic Jersey II is flaunting some new eco-credentials over the previous version, thanks to the inclusion of recycled polyester in the merino blend. Thankfully this hasn’t affected the breathability, fit or comfort its predecessor enjoyed.Tass reviewed the Women’s Classic Jersey II last month, and to be honest I could have saved myself … Read more
Imagine this scenario. You’re zooming down a descent after watching a Tour de France mountain stage, possibly imagining yourself emulating your heroes, when you overcook a bend and end up in a ravine below – and get rescued by two of the biggest names in the sport, four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome, and … Read more
