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Roads need to be narrower or wider to protect cyclists, says new government guidance

New government guidance says that roads that are either narrower than 3.25 metres or wider than 3.9 metres are considered safest for cyclists. According to Active Travel England’s review, Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling, on traffic lanes under 3.25 metres wide, it is clear to motorists that there is not enough space to safely overtake cyclists. It is … Read more

Zefal Z Adventure F1 Handlebar Bag

The Zefal Z Adventure F1 Handlebar Bag is a minimalist design, big enough to store plenty of essentials, but not large enough to affect the lines of your bike or your hand position on the bar. It also has external webbing, loops and side pockets to further boost its storage capacity. I’d have preferred it … Read more

“We cyclists don’t have much to protect us”: Pro cyclist urges drivers to “be careful” after being “hit hard” by motorist who failed to give way during training session, leaving her in “pain everywhere”

Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert Riberolle has been left with an upper leg wound after being hit by a motorist who failed to give way during a recent training session.The 26-year-old revealed on Facebook that she was hit by a driver while training on Sunday, an incident that has ruled her out of her next three races.“A ‘small’ … Read more

“We set off at 9.29am and I was dead by 11am”: Cyclist who “keeled over” after suffering heart attack brought back to life thanks to defibrillator, quick-thinking friends, and passers-by

A 64-year-old cyclist, who was saved by a defibrillator after suffering a heart attack on a notorious East Lothian hill, has set a new personal record on the route.James Martin, a semi-retired banker from North Berwick, was cycling with his friends through Gifford when he keeled over.“We set off at 9:29 and I was dead by … Read more

Plans for new cycleway stalled as police warn it will “exacerbate” off-road motorbike “nuisance” issues

The plans for a new cycleway have been stalled, as police and residents object, believing they will increase anti-social behaviour, worsen motorcycle nuisance, and erode green space. The plans for the new pathway, near Clarendon Road in Thornaby, North Yorkshire, included twin tracks with a green strip in between them, lighting, landscaping, and tree planting. Council officers initially approved the … Read more