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Liv Avail AR 4 2021
The Liv Avail AR 4 is a good – potentially very good – all-rounder. It’s very versatile, comfortable and affordable, and the frame is eminently upgradable. The 8-speed Shimano Claris groupset is the only negative for me, really – if you can stretch to at least the AR 3 with its 9-speed Sora (and nice … Read more
Huge crash at Giro d’Italia causes race to be neutralised
A huge crash at the Giro d’Italia has caused the race to be neutralised in the opening few kilometres. Emanuel Buchmann (Bora-Hansgrohe) was one of the riders to come down in the crash on stage 15 of the Giro.Following the crash Buchmann and two others were forced to abandon the race. The crash happened as the breakaway tried to get … Read more
Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Ealing ripped out ‘during school run’
A Low Traffic Neighbourhood being trialled in Ealing has been shut down by the council.The council claim the closing of a nearby road for a period of two months means they were left with no option other than to shut down LTN21. It also said however that ‘the implementation of low traffic neighbourhoods has caused significant division within local communities’.Shortly after Ealing Council … Read more
‘The world’s biggest bike ride’ to take place on 30th May
Cycling UK want to get as many people as possible ‘riding and celebrating’ cycling by taking part in the World’s Biggest Bike Ride.The event has received support from former pro rider turned commentator Matt Stephens as well as children’s TV presenter Timmy Mallett. On Sunday 30 May, Cycling UK and Evans Cycles, are urging everyone to take part in … Read more
Traffic monitoring group slammed after telling cyclists not to ride at night
Traffic Wales South faced a furious backlash after advising riders ‘not to ride at night’* for their own safety. The organisation is the Welsh Government’s traffic information service for the motorway and major road network.Earlier this week they posted an image on social media giving ‘five safe tips for being a bicyclist’.Controversially, it included the advice: “Avoid riding at night”.This … Read more
Ride – Cycle The World
Ride – Cycle The World from Dorling Kindersley presents cycling routes from around the world, and claims it will have you ‘itching to jump in the saddle.’ Like many similar guidebooks, nearly everybody should find something of interest, but it can only really be regarded as a starting point: further information will be required before … Read more
Velocio Women’s Foundation Bib Short
The Velocio Women’s Foundation Bib Shorts are comfortable, very well made and feature the brand’s easy pee design that’s practical and effective – it doesn’t compromise the riding performance. If you’re doing road rides around the two hour mark and turbo sessions under an hour these are spot on.The Foundation Bib Shorts are Velocio’s entry-level … Read more
Centenarian cycling record holder dies aged 109
A 109-year-old French cyclist who broke world cycling records for centenarians and rode his first bike race more than 90 years ago under a false name because he was too young to enter, has sadly died. Robert Marchand, died on Friday night in a retirement home in Mitry-Mory.Mr Marchand, an amateur cyclist who stood just five feet tall and weighed 115 … Read more
