The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has concluded that it is not in the public interest to prosecute an Essex motorcyclist who hit and killed a 13-year-old cyclist while travelling at three times the speed limit. The decision was made due to the level of injury sustained by the suspect.Essex Live reports that on Saturday, June … Read more
The Park Tool BKD-1 Hydraulic Brake Bleed Kit is an all-in-one answer to bleeding pretty much any DOT fluid brake, including today’s SRAM ‘Bleeding Edge’ brakes. Paired with Park Tool’s excellent how-to videos, it should do any mechanic right. It’s very expensive for what it is, though.What Park Tool is charging a pretty hefty premium … Read more
No one really enjoys riding in the rain. Or do they? One thing’s for sure, it’s unavoidable in the UK if you want to keep cycling through the winter. If you’re keen to not let the rain stop you cycling, here are some tips that will help you survive, and possibly enjoy, riding in the rain … Read more
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Cambridgeshire motorist claimed a cyclist left a ‘significant dent’ in a rear door panel in a road rage incident.The Haverhill Echo reports that the incident took place near West Wratting on June 8.A police spokesperson said: “It was reported that the victim, a man in his 70s, was … Read more
Today brings the first opportunity to experience the new France map on Zwift, which was created for the Virtual Tour de France. Stage 2 of the Virtual l’Etape du Tour – which is taking place regularly throughout the weekend – is being held on the Casse-Pattes circuit.Zwift’s France map has been launched for the second … Read more
The Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Boss Chain Cleaner is fantastic at cutting through grime. It’s fast acting and long lasting while also being environmentally friendly. While the price is high per millilitre, its superb effectiveness offsets it because you use less each time than with weaker cleaners.Dirt Juice Boss Chain Cleaner is the toughest cleaner … Read more
London boroughs have been allocated a final £3.3m of emergency cycling and walking funding today, as part of Transport for London’s government-funded Streetspace programme, bringing the total funding for active travel and social distancing measures to £33m.23 boroughs have been allocated money in the final round of Streetspace – introduced in response to the transport … Read more
A Bracknell cyclist has complained that part of the National Cycling Network has been blocked off at Dorney Lake, where she says she encountered “wound up” security staff employed by Eton College. The Windsor Observer reports that a group of six women had planned to ride from Bray to Dorney Lake along National Cycle Network … Read more
VeloSkin Post Shave Lotion works well to create smooth, protected-feeling skin and reduce irritation. The ingredients are all natural and the subtle fragrance is a nice touch – it’s gentle enough in every way to use on either your face or legs. While cyclist-specific competition is scarce, it’s expensive compared to everyday generic products – … Read more
The Government’s efforts to reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging greater uptake of electric cars will largely be negated by its £27bn road building programme, according to a new report.Environmental consultancy Transport for Quality of Life says that in the next 12 years, 80 per cent of the CO2 savings from electric cars will be wiped … Read more
