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Near Miss of the Day 483: Audi driver makes close pass while beeping horn

If you follow our Near Miss of the Day feature, you’re probably familiar with Rule 163 of the Highway Code, which tells motorists to “overtake only when it is safe and legal to do so,” and that they “should give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car. There’s scant trace … Read more

Evoc Street Backpack

Designed as an all-purpose pack with commuting in mind, the Evoc Street Backpack has plenty of space for a day’s bit and pieces, is stable and comfortable on the bike, and has padding for a laptop. It beats the competition – especially the cycle-specific competition – handily on price, too.Available in four colours, this sleek … Read more

Grant Shapps backtracks on cycling and walking pledge

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has backtracked on the pledge he made in May to make roads safer for people on bike and on foot by providing £225 million in emergency active travel funding to councils across England, claiming that “far too many” temporary cycle lanes are being left “unused” causing motor traffic to be “backed up.”The … Read more

Madison Stealth glasses

Madison’s Stealth glasses are brilliant riding shades at an exceptional price. The frameless design gives an almost uninterrupted field of view, while the bronze mirror lens is lovely to look through on overcast to bright days.If you’re after a great set of sunglasses that don’t cost a fortune, these are an excellent choice. They provide … Read more

Merlin Malt G2X GRX 2021

The Merlin Malt G2X GRX is the third edition of Merlin’s gravel bike, and gets some welcome tweaks to the geometry and a much wider spread of sizes – all without losing the neutral yet fun ride style of its predecessor. It still offers strong value for money, too.I rode the previous version of this, … Read more

Mathieu van der Poel outsprints Wout Van Aert to win Tour of Flanders

Mathieu van der Poel has claimed the first Monument victory of his career at the Tour of Flanders this afternoon after beating Wout Van Aert to the line as the pair, who between them have won the past six editions of the men’s cyclo-cross world championships, went head-to-head on the road on their own for the first time.The pair … Read more