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Airline pilots’ union “aghast” and “furious” at £2bn cycling and walking spend
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) says its members will be “aghast and frankly furious” at the government for having “found” £2 billion for cycling and walking at a time when, it says, the country’s airline sector is “in a death spiral.” The money for active, in fact, is not new and had already been … Read more
Specialized Women’s Romin Evo Pro With MIMIC saddle
Specialized’s Women’s Romin Evo Pro with MIMIC is a performance-orientated saddle that offers comfort and support for any kind of road ride. Fans of the company’s Oura saddle are likely to be satisfied by this replacement: it’s light, stiff and looks at home on any road racing bike.Saddles change so often – you find something … Read more
Stay away! Non-locals told not to visit beauty spots across England for exercise despite lockdown restrictions being eased
With people in England able to drive anywhere in the country to take their exercise from tomorrow as part of the first easing of lockdown rules, tourism bodies and council bosses are telling non-locals to stay away, with one saying that it is “shocked” at the government’s decision.People are urged to keep away from areas … Read more
Oreka brings £3,690 O2 bike treadmill to UK
Training indoors usually means bolting your bike to a trainer. There are solutions to this, with rocker plates and the Tacx Magnum treadmill, but while rocker plates offer some movement, you’re not totally free to move as you would outside. And that Tacx Magnum is a whopping £8,500.Oreka thinks that it has a solution to … Read more
Motorway cyclist fined after van driver crashed trying to avoid him
A cyclist who strayed onto the M58 motorway in Lancashire due to a sat-nav error has been fined after a van driver crashed while trying to avoid him.The incident happened between junctions 4 and 5 near Skelmersdale last Monday 4 May, said Lancashire Constabulary.Police said that the rider, dressed in a t-shirt and casual shorts, had ended … Read more
Rear view cycling glasses launched on Kickstarter by Olympic track champ Callum Skinner
The glasses feature lenses with a mirrored portion which they claim “enhances situational awareness” on the road and “will challenge the very way people cycle.”Former Olympic team sprint champion Callum Skinner has launched a range of cycling sunglasses with reflective portions of the lenses that claim to be a “game-changer” for cyclists. The Kickstarter campaign … Read more
Michelin Lithion 3 tyre
Considering its price, the Michelin Lithion 3 punches well above its weight, offering a decent level of grip, rolling resistance and durability for around half the cost of many top-end race tyres. The only downside is that they are limited to narrower sizes than many riders use these days.I’ve used Michelin’s Lithion tyres for years, … Read more