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75mph driver involved in fatal collision with 15-year-old cyclist was never prosecuted
The driver involved in a fatal collision with 15-year-old cyclist Kadell Bartlett near Selby in 2018 was never prosecuted, an inquest has heard. Bartlett’s friend, who had been riding with him at the time of the incident, said Matthew Clark passed “like a lightning bolt” without giving the two boys any room.Hull Live reports that … Read more
E-Bike myths debunked: 6 common misconceptions about electric assistance
E-bikes are here to stay, and are playing an increasingly important role when it comes to getting people on bikes. While a bit of electric assistance is an obvious benefit to some riders, among UK cyclists there are still some misconceptions about what e-bikes offer, and the potential benefits they provide. So, let’s look at … Read more
Ruzer Pro Tubeless Glueless Bike Tyre repair kit
The Ruzer Pro is one of those must-carry items when you’re running tubeless. It effectively seals punctures up to roughly 5mm in diameter, is easy to use, and because it’s so small and light, you won’t worry about taking it everywhere. The canister is a neat way of housing the kit, but you do pay … Read more
Peter Sagan tests positive for Covid-19 during Gran Canaria training camp
Peter Sagan, his brother Juraj and their Bora-Hansgrohe team-mate Erik Baska have all tested positive for Covid-19 while on a training camp in Gran Canaria. In a statement, the Slovak said that all three men were currently feeling ‘well’.Sagan said: “For a few weeks now, my brother Juraj, our teammate Erik Baska, and I have … Read more
Sportful Women’s Neck Warmer
A good neck warmer/tube scarf/bandana thingy is an incredibly useful bit of kit for the winter. The Sportful Women’s Neck Warmer is pricier than many, but delivers excellent warmth and breathability, though it could do with some adjustments in shaping to make it more versatile to help justify the cost.Made from a double layer of … Read more
Active transport: “Potential for decreasing emissions is huge” concludes study
Cycling, e-biking and walking can help tackle the climate crisis, according to a new study led by the University of Oxford’s Transport Studies Unit. “Our findings suggest that, even if not all car trips could be substituted by bicycle trips, the potential for decreasing emissions is huge,” said co-author Dr Audrey de Nazelle.The study followed … Read more
Gloucestershire challenges DfT response after being cycle plans “do not adequately address the issue of motor vehicle dominance”
Gloucestershire County Council has challenged a government assessment of its plans for a six-mile cycleway after they were deemed ‘inadequate’. The Department for Transport (DfT) has criticised proposals for a new route between Gloucester and Cheltenham, arguing the design is based on ‘a retention of private motor vehicle capacity’.The B4063 Gloucester to Cheltenham Cycle Improvements … Read more
Close passing motorist repeatedly punched cyclist before wishing witnesses a ‘Merry Christmas’
A former serviceman has been handed a suspended 12-month prison sentence after he ‘took exception’ to a cyclist’s reaction to a dangerous overtake, got out of his car and punched him in the face.Devon Live reports that at about 11.45am on December 26, 2019, Philip Corner came up behind a cyclist on Yelland Road near … Read more