A tribunal has ruled that former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman’s name be erased from the Medical Register, following yesterday’s finding that his fitness to practise medicine had been impaired due to his misconduct.In the decision handed down today in Manchester, Neil Dalton, chairing the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service Hearing, said that … Read more
Sidi’s Shot 2 Road Cycling shoes are the latest addition to the Italian brand’s performance collection and oh wow, do they perform well. Sidi took a second shot at its top-of-the-line road racing shoe with a complete redesign. There are upgraded tension dials, an updated C-Boost SRS sole that offers a greater range of cleat … Read more
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has refused to reinstate the emergency cycle lanes on Kensington High Street in a decision condemned by Labour councillors as “completely bonkers”, while the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has called on Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to intervene.The lanes, one on either … Read more
Over the last few years, using a power meter to measure your training effort has become more and more popular. Power meters have become cheaper as new manufacturers have entered the fray and there are more tools available to help you train with power. With credible power meters now available for as little as £224, … Read more
A drunk driver who crashed into a cyclist while four-and-a-half times over the legal limit for alcohol then fled the scene was on bail for a previous drink-driving offence, a court has heard.The cyclist sustanined injuries including a broken leg when she was struck behind by Sonal Shah, who was driving a Land Rover Freelander, near Steyning, … Read more
They’re a category that hasn’t had much love in the last few years, but touring bikes might be the most versatile machines around. Here’s why your next bike should be a touring bike. Designed for carrying significant amounts of stuff for long distances, touring bikes are the pack mules of cycling Robust frames and wheels, … Read more
Mark Cavendish crashed out of contention on the final cobblestone sector of Belgian semi-classic Nokere Koerse this afternoon. In a separate crash minutes later, his teammate Jannik Steimle went down and at first appeared to be seriously injured at the side of the road. Deceuninck-Quick-Step has now confirmed Steimle has suffered a separated shoulder, fractured rib and concussions, but is expected to make a … Read more
