A cyclist has been killed following a crash at the Tour O The Borders sportive yesterday.The victim has been named as Jason Brand, aged 49 and from Edinburgh.He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near the Meggetland Reservoir, Selkirk, as a result of serious injuries.Police Scotland, who are continuing their enquiries, said … Read more
It was a brilliant weekend for a spot of cycling and it seems that you were out on-road and off-road!While we were getting stuck right into the first race of the cyclocross season (well, the first half lap, before a puncture ended the fun…) it seems that you lot were out enjoying the final weekend … Read more
Wow! That’s one massive bike lock! The SAF Lock – the first angle grinder-proof bike lock, according to US brand Altor – is currently looking for funding on Indiegogo.The 14mm hardened steel core shackle is surrounded by a thick aluminium shell to give a total diameter of 75mm. The idea is that an angle grinder … Read more
The Hedkayse One urban helmet folds down small for storage in a bag and is designed to survive multiple knocks and impacts, but is heavier than most other options and it’s not especially well ventilated. Pros: Foldable, durable Cons: Heavier and warmer than most helmets, basic fit system > Buy now from Amazon for £150This … Read more
Hemel Hempstead, the Hertfordshire town hitherto perhaps best known for the UK’s most confusing roundabout now has a new claim to fame – but a recently introduced Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) there is also attracting attention, given that besides banning defecating or urinating in the street, it also bans cycling, among other things.PSPOs, likened … Read more
Cycling UK has launched a new, off-road trail for cyclists and walkers stretching 800 miles that links the Peak District with the extreme north of mainland Scotland.It says that the Great North Trail has been created in response to demand from cyclists for greater access to traffic-free routes in the countryside.According to the charity, 98 … Read more
Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates, riding his first Grand Tour, has won Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana on a day when the race encountered filthy weather in Andorra, with torrential rain on the final climb. Behind, Nairo Quintana of Movistar took second place on the summit finish at Alto Els Cortals d’Encamp, … Read more
Van Nicholas has given the Yukon Disc a very wide remit. It’s a four season commuter! It’s a tourer! It’s everything in between! The reality of my experience is that it’s probably a bit wasted at the commuting end of that spectrum, and not really specced for the touring end, but it does a very … Read more
The UK’s first Bicycle Mayor has been outlining his plans to get more people in the county cycling following his election to the position in July by members of the Bicycle Mayor of Cumbria Support Group.The position is independent of public and private sector bodies and forms part of the global Bicycle Mayor network co-ordinated … Read more
