A motorist’s dashcam has captured footage of the moment the moment a 15-year-old boy was pushed off his bike by a man in a passing car. The same man then reportedly did the same thing to the boy’s friend.The Metro reports that the boy was riding along Sheep House Lane, in Rivington, near Bolton, at … Read more
Several councils around the UK have seen fit to put up signs discouraging people from cycling in response to the coronavirus crisis. This is despite the fact there would be no obvious benefit in most cases while also contradicting the government’s firm position that cycling is to be encouraged.On yesterday’s live blog, we highlighted a … Read more
I set out to find out how difficult it would be to build a deep-section carbon disc-brake road wheelset. Before we jump into my first ride review, make sure you head over to watch part 1, where I actually build the wheels. Plenty of mistakes were made and I had cut my own hair at … Read more
World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) London say that scammers have been emailing would-be participants about a secret ride. The group emphasises that there will be no ride this year due to concerns about COVID-19.Commenting on the notion of a ‘secret’ ride, a spokesperson said: “It is fake. There is no ride in 2020. Supporters should … Read more
The Meglio Lacrosse Massage Ball refreshes the parts other self-myofascial release equipment cannot reach. If a foam roller is a tank that crushes out tight spots, a massage ball is a sniper that targets specific ‘trigger points’ and takes them out one by one.A lot of athletes use massage balls and foam rollers. Both basically … Read more
Adam Yates has signed for Ineos Grenadiers on a two-year deal starting in January, with the announcement made the day after it was confirmed that his twin brother Simon had extended his contract with Mitchelton Scott.The twins from Bury, aged 29, both turned pro with the Australian UCI WorldTour team in 2014.Adam – fourth overall … Read more
Torq Hydration Electrolyte Drink – formerly known as Torq Hypotonic – provides 30 500ml servings containing five electrolytes and 15g of carbohydrate, and comes in a choice of three flavours. It avoids the excessive sweetness of many competitors and the price works out very well, but the bags are difficult to reseal between uses.On hot days – … Read more
Here’s a Near Miss of the Day video that bucks some of the trends we usually see – with a motorist who doesn’t overtake a cyclist despite the fact there is approaching traffic, and doesn’t overtake him through roadworks.Instead, the driver waits until they are through the roadworks, and the road is clear – and … Read more
A drug driver who crashed into a group of cyclists in South Wales, causing two of them life-changing injuries, has been jailed for two years and eight months after pleading guilty to two counts of causing serious injury through dangerous driving.Cardiff Crown Court heard that Jason Morgan, aged 48 and from Merthyr Tydfil, was more … Read more
