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Police watchdog upholds complaint after officer carried out stop and search on Black Cyclists Network founder after ‘smelling’ marijuana

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has upheld Mani Arthur’s complaint that he was stopped and searched without reasonable grounds in November last year. The Black Cyclists Network (BCN) founder described it as a “degrading and humiliating experience” to be searched by the Metropolitan Police officer, who claimed to have smelled marijuana.The incident occurred … Read more

Kinesis Range Adventure e-bike review

Those looking to buy a bike in London “basically stuffed” at the moment

Londoners looking to buy reasonably-priced bikes are being warned that they are “basically stuffed” at the moment due to widespread shortages throughout the capital. There are also delays getting bikes serviced due to high demand.The start of lockdown brought what the managing director of one bike brand described to us as “a perfect storm” for … Read more

Operation Aderlass uncovers new doping product – names of riders who used it passed to UCI

A drug with a similar effect to EPO that is not yet on the market has already been used by professional cyclists, according to police investigating the Operation Aderlass blood doping ring. Investigators are believed to have obtained the names of several riders who used the product and passed them on to the UCI and … Read more

Man fined £563 for cycling through car parks; Backlash over “selfish” time trial riders in local news article; Wandsworth Council suspend LTN trials; Ben Foster’s post-football cycling goals; Primal x Sustrans Climate Change jersey + more on the live blog

Pearl Izumi Womens Elite Escape Convertible Jacket

A lightweight jacket/gilet combo is a godsend for year round use, and the Pearl Izumi Women’s Elite Escape Convertible Jacket combines low weight, a compact pack size and good levels of protection in a performance fit. Check the sizing though – it’s a slim fit.Available in two extremely visible colours, this lightweight top is great … Read more

Roval adds ultra lightweight seatpost and integrated handlebar to Alpinist range

Roval has just announced its first components away from wheelsets with the launch of an integrated bar/stem alongside a seatpost. Both pieces are made from carbon fiber and focus on low weight with the bar/stem claimed to weigh just 247g while the seatpost tips the scales at 136g. These aren’t cheap upgrades though. The bar/stem … Read more

Tour de France Stage 12: Marc Hirschi wins as Team Sunweb go on attack (+ highlights)

Marc Hirschi of Team Sunweb, who has twice missed out on victory during his debut Tour de France, has made it third time lucky in today’s Stage 12 in Sarran.The record books will suggest that it was a solo victory by the 22-year-old Swiss rider – the second man across the line, Pierre Rolland of … Read more

86-year-old killed in road traffic collision while doing LEJOG

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 86-year-old cyclist was killed in a road traffic collision while attempting to ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG). Victor Paget had completed the route in 14 days at the age of 77 and was aiming to finish in 12 days this time around.Devon and Cornwall Police … Read more

BTR Cycling High Visibility Jacket

The BTR Cycling High Visibility Jacket is certainly eye-catching – at least under headlights and streetlamps. However, the retroreflective fabric is neither waterproof or breathable, and anything past a short and slow commute renders it uncomfortable.Polyester is the default choice on budget jackets, so no surprise to learn that’s precisely what the BTR is fashioned … Read more