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From the party that brought you ‘cycle lanes are a waste of money’: Reform UK council hails “excellent” new bike path, celebrating “safer and greener environment for everyone”

Throughout its seven-year stint in British politics, it’s fair to say that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party hasn’t been the biggest fan of, among other things, cycling and active travel infrastructure.In fact, back in 2020, when the former Brexit Party had just rebranded as Reform, Farage announced that the party would target councils that promote … Read more

“So, you don’t respect the Highway Code?” 10 Groupama-FDJ pro cyclists fined €100 for ‘riding through red light’ during Spanish training camp, according to reports

Spain’s Costa Blanca has been jampacked with professional cyclists this week, as the biggest teams in the world flock to the nice roads and moderate temperatures of Alicante for their annual pre-Christmas winter training camps. And, when it comes to catching these pros flouting the rules of the roads, the local police are having a … Read more

Universal Colours Unisex Spectrum Gilet 2.0

The Universal Colours Unisex Spectrum Gilet 2.0 is a smart, lightweight layer that covers the essentials for riders who want clean styling, windproof protection and pack-down convenience.We recently looked at the Universal Colours Mono Men’s Gilet which Shaun described as a ‘well-made, light and packable gilet with good detailing – but a heavyweight price’. So I … Read more

“The path to nowhere”: Ministry of Defence accused of “pettiness” for blocking completion of new cycling and walking route to school – and threatening to fence off 15-metre section if children use it in “nonsensical” row

SNP councillors in Fife have declared war on the Ministry of Defence, accusing defence chiefs of “pettiness” over a “ridiculous” row concerning the final 15-metre section of a new cycling and walking path in Rosyth, work on which is currently being blocked by the government department.The Ministry of Defence, which owns the strip of land … Read more

900 cyclists caught drunk cycling banned from driving cars in Japan, as authorities say offenders “likely to pose a significant danger when driving”

Almost 900 cyclists have had their driving licences suspended in Japan this year, and 4,500 arrested in total, for cycling under the influence of alcohol, as part of the country’s recent clampdown on people riding their bikes while drunk or using their phones, amid increasing road safety concerns.Last November, a revised Road Traffic Act came … Read more

Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Bib Tights

There’s premium kit, and then there’s Q36.5. The Italian brand’s obsessive focus on fabric technology and marginal gains puts it firmly in the ‘no compromises’ category. With a price tag of £300, the Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Bib Tights certainly have a lot to live up to, but after several long rides across the rolling, unpredictable … Read more