A video appears to show a cyclist almost being deliberately run over by a driver after falling off his bike. The rider is seen getting to his feet when the motorist seemingly tries to drive into him.Luckily, the cyclist manages to get out of the way just in time but the driver then goes straight over his bike before speeding … Read more
A new study has found 64 per cent of people support building more segregated cycle lanes, even if it means less road space for cars. The research from the Department for Transport, found the majority of people support the roll out of dedicated cycle lanes.The survey, conducted annually, also showed that the creation of more off-road cycle paths would encourage 55 … Read more
The Morgan Blue FM Chainspray is a super lightweight summer chain lube that runs very clean. It has very little resistance to water, so this is a raceday and summer-only lube. And for disc brake bikes, you really need to remove the rear wheel before application.You might have read that little summary above and now … Read more
A cyclist was left with ‘life-changing injuries’ after a collision involving two drivers who were ‘racing each other’.One of the men overtook the other before crashing into another motorist emerging from a side street causing him to lose control and hit the rider. Police were alerted to a report that a grey Seat Leon Cupra, a black … Read more
An impatient driver overtook a cyclist in busy traffic coming within inches of his handlebars – and then decided to swerve and brake in front of the rider before shouting at him for cycling ‘in the middle of the road’. The driver of the red Jaguar launched an angry tirade after performing the dangerous overtake, all while a … Read more
Almost a decade after the idea of adding electric bikes to the capital’s fleet of hire bicycles was first mooted, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that e-bikes will finally be introduced to the Santander Cycles scheme next year.The announcement comes as the financial services provider renews its backing of the hugely popular scheme, which has … Read more
If you have a big ride coming up that’s going to take several hours – maybe a sportive, an Audax or a personal challenge – you’re going to need some sort of nutritional strategy to keep your performance up right to the end. Put bluntly, you need to get some food and drink down your neck, so … Read more
Sportful’s Pro Bra is designed to perform in cycling positions and provide light support for road riding. With impressive moisture management, this lightweight bra is a go-to for intense efforts. The cushioning at the front will keep you comfy for miles and miles, but the narrow mesh shoulder straps could be improved.The Pro Bra is … Read more
“You were in my blind spot!” is the excuse a motorist gave a cyclist after she pulled out on him in Bristol as he passed a row of parked cars – although as the Highway Code makes clear, that’s no excuse for failing to spot the rider.Rule 159 of the Highway Code says: Before moving … Read more
If you’re a female cyclist looking for maximum fitness from your time on the bike, you need to sync your training with your physiology alongside optimising your bike and set up, and here’s how to do it. You need to pay close attention to time in each training zone, your recovery, as well as nutrition and … Read more
