An Atlanta police officer managed to ensure the arrest of a murder suspect after borrowing a bike from a passing cyclist. WSBTV reports that on June 30, officers visited the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, where 21-year-old Nicholas Fonseca was suspected of shooting 37-year-old Andrew Scott Callahan last weekend.Fonseca was there, but upon seeing the … Read more
Café du Cycliste has created a very lightweight and soft pair of socks with their Block Colour Cycling Socks. Despite being so comfortable, they also prove hardwearing, which goes some way to offsetting the high price.> Find your nearest dealer here> Buy these online hereNow, a sock is a pretty lightweight item of clothing full … Read more
The virtual Tour de France is taking place on Zwift, an indoor cycling app that runs rather like a video game, allowing you to control an avatar. There will be six stages over three weekends with a mix of flat and hilly courses attracting some of cycling’s biggest namesStage 1 takes place in the Tour’s … Read more
Fully reflective jackets are unbeatable for being seen at night, but with the odd exception the reflective fabric tends to be pretty bulky and not very breathable. A reflective gilet is a happy halfway house: you still light up when cars approach, but you’re less likely to boil. The ETC Arid Unisex Reflective Gilet is … Read more
The new Science In Sport Turbo+ range claims to boost indoor training performance by up to 5% by “reducing thermal perception through the refreshing and cooling sensations that menthol evokes.”Indoor training is taken rather seriously by some these days with races being not just a great way to improve cycling fitness but also a competitive … Read more
British Cycling has said there are “particular challenges” to reintroducing mass-start cycling events as the country emerges from lockdown. The governing body has not seen fit to extend the suspension of racing – which is due to run until August 1 – but says some disciplines will come back before others, with sportives seemingly last … Read more
NiteRider’s Sentry Aero 260-lumen rear right is an okay option for daytime visibility and some aero seatposts. It provides a bright day flash with good side visibility and is easy to operate. Run-times are good, with plenty of charge for several rides, but the form factor is rather large.Boasting a super-bright 260-lumen output, the Sentry … Read more
Cycling UK says the Government’s recent allocation of Emergency Active Travel funding indicates which local authorities are serious about cycling and walking… and which are not.With public transport capacity severely limited due to the coronavirus crisis, the Government fears that without large numbers switching to active travel, towns and cities’ roads will grind to a … Read more
