When I was starting out as a journalist, I was lucky enough to get work experience at the Times during the week of the G20 protests. It was my first ever week in a newsroom, and I looked like a student (because I was one). Naturally, this meant I was sent to anarchist bookshops, because nobody … Read more
In 2024, only 22 suspects were formally charged for bike thefts from train stations, a Freedom of Information request by Crush Crime reveals. This is just 0.5% of the 4,139 bikes reported stolen. The data also show that over three years, ten stations saw hundreds of bikes stolen without a single person ever being chargedDr … Read more
For many years, the phrase ‘Made in China’ was a sign that something had been manufactured quickly, efficiently and to a budget. In truth, it didn’t always conjure positive connotations. But now, things are changing. With some of the world’s most hi-tech and desirable devices being made in the country, the term ‘Made in China’ is increasingly … Read more
The Velocio Men’s Luxe Thermal Bib Tights are sensational for long winter training rides. The fit is impeccable, the feel against your legs is next-level, and they look just right. Build quality is also brilliant, and while the entry fee is high, you’ll get many years of warmth and comfort in return.> Buy now: Velocio Men’s Luxe Thermal … Read more
The Elite Rivo is a lightweight, well-finished and quietly capable smart trainer that prioritises ease of use and portability over outright ride realism. It is not the heaviest, nor the most immersive trainer on the market, but if you want a reliable, compact and fuss-free indoor setup, it delivers a very polished experience.Indoor trainers are … Read more
Calls for better public transport have resurfaced in Leeds as a major new cycling and walking scheme, designed to link the north and south of the city centre, is set to begin in January.The council says the £12.76m “transformative” project will change how people move around the city, with new segregated cycle lanes, wider pavements … Read more
The Bivo One 21oz Lightweight Bottle offers a new take on the bidon. It’s made predominantly from stainless steel rather than plastic, with a clever high-flow nozzle that means you don’t have to squeeze. It’s almost too smooth to drink from, easy to clean, and feels reassuringly solid in the hand – though it’s not … Read more
Cyclists in the City of London who jump red lights this year will be offered an alternative to a £50 fixed penalty: watching a safety film about a cyclist who was badly injured in a collision with a bus after running a red light.The cyclist, Gabby Stonkute, had collided with a bus after running a red … Read more
A cyclist who suffered a broken neck and back after being struck by a motorist at a junction, leaving him unable to work, says he wishes “no ill will” on the 19-year-old student, who was banned from driving for a year in court this week.Nottingham Magistrates’ Court heard that teenager David Jeffrey was distracted by … Read more
