A man who came off his bike when a dog ran in front of him as it chased a ball is suing the animal’s owner for £50,000.Metro reports that David Crane, who was on his way to work as a publishing executive, crashed on Acton Green Common in West London as he tried to avoid … Read more
In search of upper entry-level road shoes but not sure if you’ll be using two or three-bolt cleats? No problem, the Giro Savix II shoes allow for either, plus these long-ride comfortable shoes come with a Boa dial fastening system, and won’t break the bank.Available in both men’s and women’s versions, these tick a lot … Read more
Supersapiens has launched a smartphone app that pairs with Abbott’s Libre Sense glucose bio sport sensor, claiming that it will allow athletes to monitor their blood glucose levels for more accurate fuelling.The Libre Sense system consists of a small device that attaches to the back of the rider’s arm. This, according to Abbott, is “painless” to … Read more
A drunk hit-and-run driver who killed a cyclist in Hartlepool while speeding and who then claimed his van had been stolen has been jailed for eight years.Teeside Crown Court heard that it was “inconceivable” that William Stallard would not have known he had crashed into Michael Waistell, aged 58, on Mowbray Road in Hartlepool at … Read more
The Garmin Edge 1030 Plus offers a silly number of data fields on a device that is very easy easy to use on a daily basis. The battery life is brilliant and I found ClimbPro to be one of the most useful apps I’ve ever used. But the price is staggering and it really annoys … Read more
Geraint Thomas has described his frustration after being forced out of the Giro d’Italia due to fracturing his pelvis in a freak crash at the start of Stage 3 of the race in Enna yesterday. Thomas, the pre-race favourite, remounted and made it the 150km to the finish but lost 12 minutes to his rivals … Read more
This Maxxis Rambler in a 50mm width – just under 2in in imperial – ups the volume of gravel tyres, taking it close to mountain bike territory. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it offers a comfortable ride, but it also manages to still be reasonably quick.It doesn’t seem like that long ago that a 2in tyre was considered … Read more
Dr Richard Freeman, former doctor to British Cycling and Team Sky, is due to give evidence to the Medical Practitioners’ Tribunal Service in Manchester tomorrow – almost a year after the hearing was suspended on the grounds of his ill-health.The General Medical Council has accused Freeman of ordering 30 Testogel testosterone patches to be delivered … Read more
