A new scheme that allows people to borrow a bike for free has been launched in Greater Manchester.Organisations based or working in the city region can bid to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a grant of up to £5,000 to help set up a community bike library.These libraries will allow people, who might be unable … Read more
The Tubolito Flix-Kit is a cheap and very effective way to repair expensive TPU inner tubes. The overall process will be familiar to many, although the time it takes to dry fully is significantly longer than a regular puncture repair kit, so it’s better for use at home than for mid-ride flat-fixing.The kit consists of 10 … Read more
A driver has avoided being jailed after he deliberately crashed into a cyclist because the man ‘cycled over a bridge’.Muir David Taylor, 65, ‘started going mental’ and swerved into the rider, knocking the man into a busy road.He then drove off, leaving the victim lying injured on the floor. Taylor appeared at Plymouth Crown Court, Devon, for sentence having pleaded guilty … Read more
The Alba Optics Division Bag is an effective, simple and useful padded bag with customisable dividers to keep your valuables, electronics and glasses safely stowed. You can use it on a frame, but it’s most at home as hand luggage – it’s not fully waterproof.For many the idea of a division bag is a little … Read more
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates is back in the race leader’s yellow jersey at the Tour de France after launching a devastating attack more than 30km from the end of the first mountain stage of the race to take command of the general classification, finishing fourth in Le Grand Bornand, the stage … Read more
It’s happened, the men’s England football team have made it to a major tournament final for the first time since ’66 – which means another chance for you to show us your #emptyroadsofengland if you decide it’s worth taking advantage of the quieter roads to ride your bike instead of watching the big match. So … Read more
The Alé R-EV1 Future Race Lady Bibshorts are a very comfortable and breathable option for racers. The pad keeps you comfortably fresh during hard efforts, and is supportive for long rides. Silicone grippers on the elasticated leg band certainly ensure the ends stay in place, but you may find they squeeze your thighs a little … Read more
Hackney Council has collected £2.7m by fining drivers for breaching low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) rules.Parking officials have given motorists 69,956 penalty charge notices (PCNs) since the scheme was introduced in June 2020.Hackney issued 44,525 PCNs for LTN breaches in 2020 alone – behind only Lewisham Council, who gave 61,351 from July to December.Internal council analysis revealed that 82 per cent of … Read more
A driver managed to get his lorry stuck on the corner of a climb on today’s stage of the Tour de France.Thankfully, after a few moments of panic with incorrect reports claiming the truck was stuck on today’s final climb, news came through that the vehicle had been cleared. Images from the scene showed a queue of amateur cyclists waiting behind the truck … Read more
A cyclist was forced to swim to safety after being pushed into a city canal.The cyclist, named locally only as ‘Jeff’, was riding alongside the Worcester and Birmingham Canal on Thursday, June 1, when a gang of teenagers reportedly attacked him.He and his bike were chucked into the water with one man who witnessed the aftermath saying ‘given that I cycle with … Read more
