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Drones warning drivers of hazards ahead would provide a “sixth sense” says Seat
Car manufacturer Seat is working on a system where drones would detect potential hazards in the road and transmit alerts to drivers. The technology could be used in areas with poor visibility, says the firm.A video published on the Independent website shows a test in Robledillo de la Jara, a small village in Spain.A hovering … Read more
Enigma updates Escape gravel bike with bigger tyre clearance and all the mounts
Enigma today launches its updated gravel bike for 2020, the Escape MKII.The new bike is made from titanium, naturally for the British company that has specialised in titanium since it launched so many years ago, with a 3Al 2.5V custom-butted tubeset producing a claimed 1,395g frame weight in the smallest 50cm size.– 22 of the … Read more
Teenager who rode through Brighton Asda fined for dangerous cycling
A teenager who was part of a group of youths that cycled through an Asda store in Brighton has been fined £440 for dangerous cycling and £440 for using threatening or abusive words.On June 23, police responded to a report of threats made by the youths at the Asda store at Brighton Marina. Footage of … Read more
Assos Mille GT Spring/Fall Airblock Vest
The Assos Mille GT Spring/Fall Airblock Vest is a comfortable gilet that offers good weatherproofing and a surprising amount of warmth. It’s quite chunky to pack into a pocket, though, and the flaps to access the pockets in your inner layer aren’t the easiest to get on with. Pros: Warm, weatherproofing where you need it … Read more
Wilier’s £10k Cento10 Hybrid e-road bike – First Look with video
The march of the e-bikes is upon us and Wilier, an Italian bike brand founded in 1906 and best known for creating beautiful lightweight race bicycles, has launched its second e-road bike with the brand new Cento10 Hybrid.It’s a superbike among e-bikes, with an aerodynamic frame and full internal cable routing, and looks so svelte … Read more
Man threatens to punch cyclist, 14, who was riding on pavement due to puncture making it too dangerous to stay on road
The mother of a 14-year-old cyclist has spoken out after a man threatened to punch her son for cycling on the pavement.Isaac Slade, aged 14 and a student at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, would usually have ridden on the road during his commute to and from school.However, on his six-mile journey home, … Read more
The new products that didn’t launch in 2019 – Dura-Ace 12-speed, new Canyon Aeroad, Giant TCR and more
It’s been a really busy year for new product launches in 2019, but there are some products that didn’t get launched that we might have expected to see announced.Dura-Ace goes 12-speed or wirelessShimano launched Dura-Ace R9100 at the 2016 Tour de France, and three to four years is about normal for a product cycle given the … Read more
ETC Mira 20 Lumen Rear Light
Despite its compact design, the ETC Mira 20 Lumen COB rear light is more intense than figures would suggest. It’s arguably perfect for extended playtimes on the best bike and general riding, though I’d pair it with a larger, dome type rear light if regularly riding along unlit roads. Pros: Compact, more powerful than figures … Read more