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Pothole reportedly caused crash in which e-bike rider died
A pothole is reported to be the cause of a crash that resulted in the death of an e-bike rider in Ashford, Kent.Algert Ileshi, aged 31 and who lived in Kilburn, north-west London, came off his bike in Beaver Road, Ashford, last Wednesday evening between 2155 and 2205, reports Kent Online.He sustained serious head injuries … Read more
Transport for London seeks public feedback on trial changes to major cycle route
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking feedback over recent trial changes made to cycleway CS8 between Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth Town Centre – and says that the responses will help it determine whether they should be made permanent.According to TfL, the route is among the top five per cent in the capital with the greatest … Read more
Prologo offers limited run of just 10 ‘personal’ Pogacar saddles
Prologo has released a special edition of the Scratch M5 saddle to celebrate Tadej Pogacar’s 2020 Tour de France win, available in a run of just 10, each in special packaging with a postcard signed by the UAE Team Emirates rider.Tadej Pogacar personal saddle 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The special edition ‘personal’ saddle is the same design that Pogacar uses in training and when he was first to … Read more
Rapha Women’s Classic Jersey II
The latest version of Rapha’s Women’s Classic Jersey II is a lovely top for summer rides. It’s well made, looks stylish, feels soft and comfortable, and has all the features you’d hope for. That it’s now made with recycled polyester just adds to its appeal.Like the previous Classic II, it’s made with Rapha Performance Merino … Read more
Cyclist completes 7,000km ride to every RNLI station on GB mainland
A cyclist from Hampshire has completed a 7,000km ride in which he visited all 168 RNLI stations on the UK mainland – and in the process has raised more than £6,000 for the charity.It took 23 year old Harry Lidgley just 34 days to complete his journey, against an original target of 42 days, reports … Read more
Drug driver who killed five cyclists jailed for at least 16 years
A drugged driver who killed five cyclists and left two others seriously injured when he crashed into them last December has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years, and could spend as long as 40 years in prison.Las Vegas district court judge Bita Yeager handed down two consecutive sentences of 8-20 years’ imprisonment yesterday … Read more
Rapha launches lightweight titanium accessories for bikepacking with Snow Peak
Rapha has collaborated with outdoor specialist Snow Peak to develop a collection of lightweight titanium products for adventurous bikepackers. The new Rapha x Snow Peak accessories include bottles, mugs and sporks.2021 Rapha x Snow Peak camping (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“Lightweight, strong, and built to last, these bikepacking staples will heighten any adventure into nature, all made to … Read more
La Passione uses circular technology for new comfy, seamless SML collection
La Passione has launched a new SML range of accessories and base layers made with seamless circular technology for added comfort.The new SML line has been made with a circular machine that eliminates seams.La Passione SML 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“The use of these machines, enables us to have totally seamless products and therefore increase … Read more
Roka Kona sunglasses
The Roka Kona sunglasses work brilliantly whether you’re on or off the bike. They’re light, offer good protection and aren’t fazed by sweaty heads on fast rides. And they look pretty good too. They are expensive, but get the right frame and lens combination and they can be your one pair to rule them all. … Read more