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Government backs Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycleways in reply to petition calling for withdrawal of funding
The government has rejected a petition calling on funding for schemes aimed at reducing motor traffic, including Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), to be withdrawn, with the Department for Transport (DfT) saying in its response that most local residents want to see more road space given to people cycling or walking.The petition has been published on … Read more
Hammersmith Bridge to stay closed to motor vehicles until 2027 – but people on bike or foot could be allowed back next year
Hammersmith Bridge will remain closed to motor vehicles until 2027 – although it may be reopened to cycling and pedestrians as early as next year, with plans for a ferry to enable people to cross the Thames by foot or on bike in the meantime.The bridge was closed to motor traffic in April last year … Read more
Madison Stellar Women’s Tights
Good warm legwear without a bib can be tricky to find; good warm legwear without a bib or a high price is even trickier, making the Madison Stellar Women’s Tights the potential find of the year. They’re warm and protective in all but the worst weather, have a comfortable pad, and are a steal at … Read more
Julian Alaphilippe says he doesn’t blame moto rider for Tour of Flanders crash
Julian Alaphilippe says he bears no ill-will to the moto rider he crashed into at the Tour of Flanders earlier this month, resulting in the world champion falling heavily and breaking two bones in his hand.> Updated: Julian Alaphilippe’s Tour of Flanders ends as he breaks hand in crashwith race motorbike (+ video)The Deceuninck-Quick Step rider … Read more
Bus driver who harassed Glasgow cyclists sent for retraining
A bus driver who harassed a pair of cyclists in Glasgow by driving close to them while repeatedly beeping his horn has been sent for remedial training by the company he works for.Operator McGill’s buses wrote to one of the cyclists, Andrew Wand, to inform him of the action it had taken after he complained … Read more
New Vento Stabilita Carbon road shoe – power transfer redesigned, claims Fizik
Fizik says that its new Vento Stabilita Carbon shoe features arch support tech – consisting of an external, separately adjustable strap assembly – provides “tailored support to the plantar fascia [that] minimises unnecessary foot movement” for an improvement in power transfer.Not long after launching its new Vento Infinito Carbon 2 and Infinito Knit Carbon 2 road shoes, Fizik is at … Read more
FSA K-Force Light Seatpost SB0
Used by the pros, the FSA K-Force Light Seatpost SB0 is stiff, light and it looks stunning. The two bolt clamp holds the saddle firm, but it’s fiddly to set up and the front bolt has design issues. There are length, diameter and setback options for everyone, but it’s expensive against competition that’s often lighter … Read more
