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Near Miss of the Day 463: Close pass by driver on phone (includes swearing)
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a motorist who was on his phone making a very close pass, at speed, on a cyclist in Wiltshire – but police have refused to accept the footage because the incident did not result in a collision.The rider, Josh, said that “Wiltshire Police have … Read more
Cyclist accused of killing pedestrian appears in court
A cyclist accused of killing a pedestrian in east London last month has appeared in court, with the judge saying that the case may not go to trial for more than a year due to delays brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.Ermir Loka, aged 22 and from Waltham Forest, is charged with manslaughter and causing … Read more
Open MIN.D. 2020
With a design that is focused away from the race crowd, Open’s MIN.D frameset is an excellent option for general riding. Balancing low weight with loads of stiffness at the front end and bottom bracket along with a compliant rear end, the frame is perfect for cruising broken roads in comfort and then smacking it … Read more
Birzman Tubeless Repair Kit
Birzman’s Tubeless Repair Kit is a handy, simple-to-use option for plugging a tubeless tyre puncture when you’re out on a ride and your sealant doesn’t do the job. It’s made in the shape of a 16g CO2 cartridge so can be stored easily anywhere you’d usually carry one of those.The repair kit is neatly made … Read more
InternationElles to ride this year’s Tour de France distance and elevation in just one week
The InternationElles – a group of female cyclists who, in recent years, have ridden the entire route of the Tour de France a day ahead of the men to campaign for gender equality in cycling and a women’s version of the event – will this year ride the distance and elevation of the three-week Grand … Read more
UCI pledges to improve rider safety after high-profile crashes
The UCI has pledged to improve the safety of riders following a number of high-profile crashes since WorldTour racing resumed at the start of the month, including Jumbo-Visma sprinter Dylan van Groenewegen sending the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider Fabio Jakobsen over the barriers at the Tour de Pologne and another rider from Jakobsen’s team, Remco Evenepoel, … Read more
Lusso Adventure Bibshorts
According to Lusso, its Adventure Bibshorts are ‘ideal for gravel riding, audax, long distance, touring/cycling or just commuting’. Lusso says these went through an 18-month developmental phase, so I was expecting something pretty sussed. I’m pleased to report that they meet their design brief extremely well and are equally at home on or off road.I’ve … Read more