Today’s near miss is a needlessly close overtake, the gratuitous nature of which is only highlighted by the safe, wide overtakes that immediately precede it.The incident occurred towards the top of Cheddar Gorge at around 9.30am on September 27.“Most of the cars pass me with good space,” said Steve, who submitted the footage, “but the … Read more
The Zycle ZPro SMART Turbo Trainer is simple to use, stable and quiet, and it works seamlessly with the likes of Zwift and Bkool. I became a big fan of its smoothness and neat accessories, such as the lithium battery pack which means you aren’t tied to a mains power source.A new brand, especially in … Read more
With a larger proportion of the workforce choosing to drive to work in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, rising congestion could cost everyone in the UK more than £2,000 a year, according to Cycling UK. The charity has therefore called for improved walking and cycling networks, arguing that the cost of failing to provide … Read more
If you’re looking for a bike that you can use for getting around town then there are some seriously good options on the market. Here are six of the best urban bikes that we have ridden and reviewed, so we can highly recommend all of the bikes that we have picked.There is a seemingly infinite … Read more
The UCI has announced numerous new measures to improve rider safety from the start of the 2021 racing season, including new standards for roadside barriers, stricter rules for the race convoy and the creation of a new Safety Manager role to supervise events on the UCI International Road Calendar.In October, the pro riders’ association, the … Read more
Oxfordshire has abolished a role intended to promote cycling. The previous holder, Dr Suzanne Bartington, resigned in October complaining that it was difficult to serve as “the face of cycling” without any responsibility for transport decision making.Bartington, an Oxfordshire county councillor, was tasked with promoting cycling and advising senior councillors on how to improve bike … Read more
Effetto Mariposa Végétalex Tyre Sealant uses the power of olives to clog those pesky holes in your tyres. During a month of testing, I’ve been impressed with how it’s repeatably sealed punctures quickly and easily, but you do require slightly more than other sealants. Nevertheless, it’s still excellent value and should be better for the … Read more
DexShell’s Wading Socks take the idea of ‘waterproof’ knee high – and the result is a perfect way to enjoy more wet, wintry riding, on or off road, in or out of quite deep rivers and bogs. Pity there’s no merino included, though.I’ve been a fan of DexShell’s merino-lined Thermlite socks for a few years, … Read more
“The most pointless close pass ever?” asked Paul, who sent us today’s near miss. Quite possibly – but only equal worst alongside all the millions of other occasions when drivers have done the exact same thing.The incident occurred on Thomas Street in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, on Monday December 7.As you can see, the driver pulled alongside … Read more
Sadiq Khan is considering charging drivers from outside London £3.50 to come into the capital in a bid to plug a hole in Transport for London’s (TfL) funding. The potential move is one of a series of cost-saving options that has been suggested, another of which is the scrapping of the Santander Cycles bike share … Read more
