A minibus driver jailed for causing the death of a cyclist has failed in an attempt to have his driving ban overturned. The rejection of his appeal has been welcomed by the charity Cycling UK, which has consistently called for longer driving bans for motorists who kill.Andrzej Wojcicki was jailed for five years and banned … Read more
The Fortezza Senso Xtreme Weather tyres are Vredestein’s solution to wet and cold conditions and they work well, offering decent levels of grip, wear rates and puncture proofing, and the rolling resistance doesn’t feel too bad either.Tricomp technology is used on the majority of Vredestein’s road tyres and it basically means it uses differing compositions … Read more
We’re still longing for some better weather after back-to-back weekend batterings courtesy of Ciara and Dennis… will it ever end?! In any case, here are our top picks of the things we haven’t had much chance to test this last week. Fizik Terra Artica X2 shoes£269.99Fizik Terra Artica X2 shoes – side (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Strictly an … Read more
Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, who is seeking re-election in next month’s municipal elections, has promised a bike lane on every street in the French capital, with her pledge coming as data reveal that locals who took to their bikes to get around the city during transport strikes have kept the cycling habit.The Socialist politician, … Read more
With a solid 48hrs of sideways rain, we tip our hat to anyone that headed out on the bike this weekend.After Ciara last weekend, Dennis arrived early on Saturday to make riding outside very unpleasant. At this time the wind was calmer.Despite the conditions, plenty of you headed out on the bike, braving the sideways … Read more
Sportful’s Supergiara Thermal Jersey does a good job of keeping you warm in cold conditions – but exactly how it’s ‘gravel’ isn’t clear. The separate-layer windproof panel works, but won’t be to everyone’s taste.Sportful had a bit of a hit with its Supergiara bib tights as Stu reviewed here – the ‘giara’ bit of the … Read more
Cycling fans who flocked to Harrogate for last September’s UCI Road World Championships spent a combined total of £22.5 million during their visit to in the North Yorkshire town, according to a new report.The report, entitled The economic impact of Yorkshire 2019: Harrogate impact study findings and commissioned by Harrogate Borough Council from accountants Ernst … Read more
