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Motorist who was told not to drive due to failing eyesight admits killing cyclist
A motorist who had been told by an optometrist not to drive because he had cataracts in both eyes has admitted killing a cyclist and said that he did not see the rider before the fatal crash.John Johnstone, aged 84, will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to causing the death by dangerous driving … Read more
Employers rush to sign up with Cyclescheme and give commuting workers access to bikes at a discount
Cyclescheme, the country’s largest Cycle to Work provider, says that employers registering with it to enable their workers to obtain tax breaks when getting a bike have risen more than fourfold since the UK entered lockdown.The Bath-based company says that in the three months since 31 March, employer registrations rose by “a staggering” 310 per … Read more
Why riders like you need to get more aero and wheel weight doesn’t matter
I went to a wind tunnel and learnt a few things. The first thing I learned is that a wind tunnel isn’t necessarily a tunnel.I had an image in my mind of a fully enclosed and pristine tube like you see in the car ads. Octagonal, probably. Maybe with smoke trails, and definitely with a … Read more
Rapha joins Outdoor Voices to create a new all-women’s collection
Rapha has joined forces with US brand Outdoor Voices to launch a new range of women’s specific cycling clothing that is designed for recreational and adventure riders.Rapha says that the collaboration began when the two brands met on a cycling adventure in Mallorca. It was on the Balearic island that they found inspiration for the … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 429: Overtaking driver swerved back in so closely cyclist could see own face reflected (includes swearing)
A motorist made a close pass on a cyclist then deliberately pulled in, with the rider saying that the vehicle was so close to him that he could see his face reflected on it, in the latest video of our Near Miss of the Day series.The incident happened near Wokingham, Berkshire on 2 June and … Read more
Council pledges to act on drivers turning temporary cycle lane into “pop-up car park”
Liverpool City Council has pledged to act against motorists parking illegally in a temporary cycle lane in the Toxteth area of the city after a cyclist described it earlier this week as a “pop-up car park.”As we reported on our Live Blog on Monday, Twitter user Liverpool Wanderer took 17 photos of vehicles parked partly in the lane, … Read more
West Midlands drops cycling ambassador Shanaze Reade – but doesn’t give reasons
The West Midlands has been left without a cycling representative for mayor Andy Street’s office, after a decision not to renew BMX and track world champion Shanaze Reade’s contract.There was confusion earlier this month over whether the post of West Midlands cycling and walking ambassador had been renewed after the region’s mayor, Andy Street, claimed it had … Read more
Triban RC520 Women’s Disc Road Bike
The Triban RC 520 Women’s Disc road bike is incredibly versatile, offers a comfortable ride on our increasingly rough roads and is quite simply serious value for money. If you’re looking for a bike that can handle the daily commute as well as take on some gravel trails and a bit of touring, the Triban … Read more