Cyclist assaulted by van driver and passenger after close pass

Police in Hull have launched an appeal after a cyclist was left with serious injuries after he spoke to a van driver who had made a close pass on him shortly beforehand.Hull Live says that the cyclist, who has not been named, was almost knocked from his bike when the motorist overtook him on the … Read more

Driver admits causing death of Lincolnshire cyclist he failed to see

A motorist said he was unable to explain how he had failed to see a cyclist whom he struck and killed  has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.Barrie John Docherty died in hospital from injuries sustained in the collision, which happened on the A607 at Leadenham, Lincolnshire on 7 January 2019.Last Thursday at … Read more

Soma Fabrications Further water bottle 38oz

Soma Fabrications’ 1,120ml Further water bottle is just the job if you want to carry huge amounts of water on long rides, and while it’s not what you’d call sophisticated it does its thing with fair aplomb.The Further’s capacity really is huge. A typical small bottle is 600-650ml, a large one 750-800ml and the previous … Read more

UCI chief: Impact of coronavirus on cycle sport could be “huge”

David Lappartient says that the impact of coronavirus on cycle sport could be “huge.” The UCI president’s comments come ahead of a decision reportedly being made tomorrow as to whether Italian races including Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo can go ahead, while some riders, team staff and journalists remain in lockdown at hotels in the United … Read more

Winner announced for Fulcrum Wind 40 DB wheels!

The Competition is now closed and we have a Winner!Congratulations to Euan Tebbutt. i-Ride will be contacting you shortly to arrange delivery of these fantastic wheels.For everybody else, thank you for entering and better luck next time.Thousands of you entered the compo  to win some Fulcrum Wind 40 DB wheels last time we got together with Fulcrum … Read more

Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL e-bike

The S-Works Turbo Creo SL is a headline-grabber and a great-looking e-road bike. It’s not all show: the new SL 1.1 motor system is very accomplished and a good match for the frame and fork. The new Future Shock 2.0 damping system is excellent, and the high quality build doesn’t disappoint. If you can justify … Read more

Man arrested in Japan for stealing 5,800 bike saddles

A man has been arrested in Japan after stealing 5,800 bike saddles over a quarter of a century.Kyodo News reports that Hiroaki Suda, aged 57, kept his illegally acquired collection in a storage unit he rented in Osaka.Suda, a lorry driver by trade, was arrested earlier this month after he was filmed on CCTV stealing … Read more

Woho X-Touring Top Tube Bag

Woho has got things pretty much spot on with its X-Touring Top Tube Bag. It’s narrow enough to not get in the way of your legs too much, and it’s held securely by the two straps. The only quibble I have is the point of the two outer pockets – they aren’t that deep and … Read more