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Woman thrown from horse after bike rider struck it calls for cyclists to ride responsibly
A Hertfordshire woman who says she was thrown from her horse when a group of cyclists came round the corner on a gravel track has called for people on bikes to ride responsibly and look out for horse riders.The Herts Advertiser reports that Carolyn Tuck, aged 62, was riding her horse on a bridleway at … Read more
150,000 more Fix Your Bike vouchers released to help get neglected bikes back on the road
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the release of a further 150,000 Fix Your Bike vouchers, which provide people in England with up to £50 towards the cost of getting neglected bikes back on the road.Halfords, which has seen a surge in repairs as well as sales of bikes during the coronavirus crisis and is … Read more
When should you replace your wheel bearings? Avoid a wheel write-off with these simple checks
Do you ever check your wheel bearings? As long as the wheels are still spinning, you’re all good, right? That may not be the case. Worn bearings or degraded grease can cause drag and even damage your hubs, slowing you down and eventually stopping your ride. Here’s how to check your bearings to keep the wheels turning.In … Read more
Oxford Aqua V32 Double Pannier Bag
Part of the ever-expanding range of bicycle luggage from this motorbike bag specialist, the Oxford Aqua V32 Double Pannier Bag is a rugged and incredibly protective load-carrying option at a brilliant price. These linked panniers are not the lightest, and the roll-top on each is quite stiff, but they’re very, very tough.In the absence of … Read more
Your complete guide to Fulcrum road wheels – get to know their range
Fulcrum road wheels are very popular, both as original equipment on complete new bikes and when bought after market. The range is broad and a little complicated so here’s our guide to navigating it. Fulcrum road bike wheels fall into two general groups: shallow-rimmed general-purpose wheels mostly dubbed ‘Racing’ and deep-rim aero wheels under the … Read more
Magicshine Allty 800
The Magicshine Allty 800 front light shows how useful a quarter-turn mount can be for front lights. The Allty 800 is bright enough for unlit roads, very easy to operate and boasts decent battery life too.When looking for a front light for my road bike, I generally want something that is quite compact so it … Read more
Government ‘hiding active travel funding report from Parliament’, Cycling UK claims
Cycling UK says that the government is suppressing the findings of research into active travel funding from scrutiny by Parliament, maintaining that the data shows that current levels of spend are insufficient to achieve its own targets for growth in cycling and walking.The claim was made by the national cycling charity’s policy director, Roger Geffen, … Read more