Police in Staffordshire have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a driver allegedly forced a cyclist off the road on purpose.The incident took place in Tinkers Lane in Brewood, a market town around 10 kilometres north of Wolverhampton, at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday 8 November.The victim, a man aged 77, was … Read more
B’Twin’s Rockrider 520 Grip pedals are fine budget flat models with resin moulded pins that offer decent grip. If you’re tempted to dip your toe in the flat-pedal water – and you’ve already got some flat cycling shoes – these are a good starting point.I’ve tested a few flat pedals recently – from the awesome … Read more
The Lezyne Stick Drive rear light is a seven-function model pumping out a maximum of 30 lumens. On paper, some of the settings seem decidedly underwhelming, but the blend of optical technology and strobing patterns means they’re surprisingly usable. And don’t be fooled by the slimline profile – though it has a sleek aesthetic, the … Read more
Next year’s Tour de Yorkshire has been cancelled, with the four0day race not now due to return until 2022 due to uncertainty caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which had already forced this year’s race to be scrapped.The decision, announced by Welcome to Yorkshire and Tour de France owners ASO, who organise the event in … Read more
More than two thirds of road users in the UK support a ban on cyclists wearing headphones while riding their bikes, according to a new survey conducted among 35,000 road users across 32 countries worldwide – with a British road safety charity describing them as “the ultimate distraction.”The E-Survey of Road Users’ Attitudes (ESRA), whose … Read more
Rapha says that the limited edition collection “honours the era when professional cycling first looked to the future, embraced new technology, and transformed itself beyond all recognition.”The range consists of three designs, the Coureur, Sonic and Futuro, with Rapha aiming to remind you of particular times in cycling when bikes were heavier, and racers didn’t … Read more
The DeFeet Slipstream Strada overshoes add useful warmth on cold rides, feel thick and tough, and keep your shoes lovely and clean. They’re neither windproof nor waterproof, and they don’t claim to be, but that does limit their usefulness a fair bit – you can still get wet, chilly feet with these. They’re tough to … Read more
Decathlon has announced a new gravel bike that it says is the most comfortable bike it has ever made. With the GRVL900 featuring a Dedacciai titanium frame, a full carbon fork, Shimano GRX 600 groupset and Fulcrum RR900 wheels for £2,499.99, it certainly seems like a decent amount of bike for the money.> Decathlon’s 2020 road … Read more
A top coach at British Cycling has been sacked with immediate effect due to gross misconduct including what the governing body has described as a “long term pattern of inappropriate relationships with riders.”Sportsmail reports that the decision to terminate podium sprint coach Kevin Stewart’s contract was taken by performance director Stephen Park.Stewart, who competed for … Read more
