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Cycling UK prepares for legal challenge against “knee jerk” removal of cycle lanes
Cycling UK is seeking legal advice over councils’ “unreasonable” removal of cycling and walking schemes. The move comes after the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s (RBKC) removal of a well-used cycle lane on Kensington High Street in London last week and with West Sussex Council due to remove a popular lane introduced during lockdown … Read more
Five cyclists killed and four injured after truck driver hits group ride in Nevada
Five Nevada cyclists have been killed after a truck driver hit a group out for a ride to celebrate a police officer’s retirement. The cyclists were struck from behind, as was a Subaru hatchback that had been travelling with them as a ‘safety vehicle’.The Reno Gazette reports that around 18 cyclists were travelling together when … Read more
Tailfin increases versatility with modularly designed Cargo Cage
Claimed to be “the most versatile bikepacking accessory on the planet”, the size and streamlined shape of Tailfin’s new Cargo Cage means it can be fitted “to almost any location on a bike that has bottle cage or cargo mounts”—whether that’s the frame, fork or even Tailfin’s own rack system.2021 Tailfin Cargo Cage Product Image … Read more
Bike at Bedtime: Colnago for Ferrari 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
On our live blog earlier this week, we featured an appeal from Thames Valley Police to find the owners of six high-value bikes that were found in Oxfordshire after the arrest of a burglary suspect. In amongst the haul was a very valuable Colnago/Ferrari road bike from 2008, released in limited numbers to celebrate the former’s 60th … Read more
Magicshine Seemee 180
The Magicshine Seemee 180 is a high power rear light with impressive output and – when the braking function is tamed – reasonable run-times, especially in the flashing modes.There’s quite a bit of technology crammed into the Seemee series, with the lens employing vertical and horizontal diodes, which are apparently designed to project light most effectively, … Read more
Flinger Race Pro Clip Mudguards
The Flinger Race Pro Clip mudguards provide excellent coverage for temporary fixtures, turning any bike into a ‘winter’ bike. They are simple and quick to fit and remove, so there is even the option to take them on and off depending on the weather. They are robustly built and there is is very little noise … Read more
“National disaster” may have been averted by closing Hammersmith Bridge in August says council as government urges reopening it to cyclists and pedestrians
The leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council says that its decision to close Hammersmith Bridge to cyclists and pedestrians in August may have averted a “national disaster,” in reaction to reports ordered by the government which claim that the council was too hasty in ordering a complete closure of the Thames crossing, and that it … Read more