Saturday brought the first men’s and women’s World Tour races since the road racing season restarted. Things didn’t go entirely smoothly with a rider withdrawn from the men’s race following a positive coronavirus test and one of the women’s teams suffering the theft of six bikes – but the races themselves unfolded without a hitch.Strade … Read more
Brightly-coloured gilets featuring the 1.5m safe passing logo are to be handed out to cyclists in dark clothing as part of a new road safety initiative by North Wales Police, local authorities and the Welsh Government’s Traffic Wales service. Traffic Wales says it has seen between a three- and four-fold increase in cycling in some … Read more
If the hole in your tyre is too big for the sealant to work, Zefal’s Tubeless Repair Kit is a simple and effective solution that avoids the faff of fitting a tube – or even removing the tyre. It includes six plugs in two sizes and a tool for inserting them, is light, cheap and … Read more
The Bookman Block Front Light is a basic, simple and incredibly lightweight light for getting yourself seen. It’s easy to operate and quick to recharge, its size makes it ideal for cluttered bars, and it even does well resisting rain despite Bookman making no claims of showerproofing. You can get more powerful lights for the … Read more
After the Government this week launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code, Cycling UK is calling on cyclists to support 10 key changes which the charity says would make cycling safer.The 10 changes include clearer guidance on overtaking cyclists, advice on the use of the Dutch Reach method of opening car doors … Read more
Juice Lubes’ Dirty Little Scrubber is a seriously effective chain cleaning device that works within minutes, leaving your chain sparkling and clean. It’s easy to use, cleans efficiently, and comes in at a competitive price.Like most of these devices, the Dirty Little Scrubber works by having bristles that coat both the rollers and plates of … Read more
Eight people – including a builder known as Rambo – lifted a car off a cyclist in Woodford Green last weekend. The man was hospitalised, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.The Ilford Recorder reports that one of those involved, Theresa O’Sullivan, was on her way to the tip when she saw a … Read more
Two Gloucestershire cyclists say they were deliberately rammed off the road by an angry driver who failed to stop. “They had obviously taken great offence to seeing two cyclists,” said Nick Stack, after suffering a broken collarbone and a head injury.Bristol Live reports that Stack was riding with a friend along the B4060 Sodbury Road … Read more
Top-level UCI World Tour racing resumes with Italy’s Strade Bianche on Saturday, 1st August, and here are some of the new bikes you can expect to see.Most of the big bike brands release a new race model every year. They might unveil an updated lightweight model one year, a new aero design the following year, … Read more
The Metropolitan Police has encouraged cyclists to wear cameras and submit footage of traffic offences. Detective Superintendent Andy Cox, who is responsible for road safety, said the growing prevalence of helmet cams could serve as a deterrent.Last week film director Guy Ritchie lost his driving licence after being filmed texting at the wheel by cyclist … Read more
