A Birmingham cyclist who was deliberately pushed into the canal has discovered that the bunch of youths responsible appear to be targeting female cyclists. After posting about the incident on Twitter last night, Sophie Watson heard from a number of other women and believes there were at least five incidences that same night.Watson said the … Read more
Slovenia really is a gem for anyone who loves gravel riding, as I hinted at the end of my first article. So many of the roads out there aren’t tarmacked, and I’m not just talking about dead end tracks – they take you places. Motorised traffic shies away from these roads so you really do … Read more
British Cycling policy adviser Chris Boardman says that the temporary bike lanes that are being constructed in response to the coronavirus pandemic are a matter of “social justice”. Highlighting the urgent need for new infrastructure, the Greater Manchester cycling commissioner points out that without additional cycle space his region would need to find 12,000 extra … Read more
The UCI has defended awarding the president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, its highest distinction, arguing that the much-criticised dictator has shown, “a particular commitment to cycling.”Human rights groups say Turkmenistan is one of the world’s most repressive regimes, but President Berdimuhamedov does indeed appear to be a fan of cycling.In 2013, he ordered all citizens … Read more
The Fabric Hex Key Set isn’t going to win any prizes for being unique, but what it does offer is an attractive, useful and high-quality array of tools that will enhance any cycling workshop, without costing the earth. You get all the common hex sizes plus a T25 for those pesky star-shaped bolts, ball ends … Read more
The Santini Mille High Profile Socks are good quality, comfortable, Italian-made socks designed to complement Santini’s own jerseys. But don’t overlook them if you don’t have a jersey – they’re an excellent choice in their own right.Santini has some bold colours in its range, and the Mille High Profile socks come in four schemes, each … Read more
Tenzing, a natural energy drink company, has teamed up with air quality analysts at King’s College London to give London cyclists a ‘clean air’ route that avoids heavily polluted roads.We’ve already seen that cycling exposed commuters in Leeds to less air pollution than those that drove, but what if you want to avoid the most … Read more
The Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, says Manchester City Council is now working with other districts to join up proposed cycle routes after the council’s apparent reluctance to invest in pop-up infrastructure had seemed set to leave a five-mile hole at the very centre of the region’s infrastructure.Last week, Manchester City Council responded to a … Read more
Altura’s Firestorm Waist Shorts are ideal for those new to cycling or who don’t want the faff of bib shorts. They’re comfortable, functional and practical – perfect for short spins in mild temperatures.Bib shorts are not for everyone, particularly if you are new to the sport and are looking to combine cycle shorts with a … Read more
An Edinburgh food delivery cyclist working for Uber Eats and Just Eat says she has been logging on to work for 60 hours a week, but has only been making £100. Alice Barker also said that with restaurants not allowing delivery riders to use their bathrooms during the coronavirus outbreak, she has resorted to trying … Read more
