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Near Miss of the Day 300: Impatient overtake from ATS driver
‘Welcome to Swindon’ reads the sign as an ATS driver moves to overtake despite the presence of an oncoming vehicle.The incident took place on Tadpole Lane in North Wiltshire in April.Gill described it as a “dangerously close pass”.She said the overtake was, “alarming for me but must also have been very alarming for the oncoming … Read more
11-year-old rides the Telegraphe, Galibier, Madeleine and Iseran in three days
You may remember Matt Richardson, the guy who rode up Mont Ventoux and the Stelvio on his Raleigh Chopper and also set the Chopper Hour record. Last year he tackled Alpe d’Huez and then switched bikes to ride it again with his son, Felix. The two of them then did the Col de la Croix … Read more
Know your group riding signals and calls
When you’re cycling in a group you can’t always see the road ahead as clearly as you would when riding alone so clear communication is essential for keeping everyone safe and moving efficiently, and that means learning a few simple hand signals and calls.Signals and calls might be confusing at first but they become second nature … Read more
Top 10 cycling stories you might have missed this week
1. E-bikes aren’t cheating, says Sir Bradley Wiggins2012 Tour de France winner says he has a new laid-back attitude to cycling – which apparently involves ensuring that two-hour rides are *precisely* two hours… Read more here2. London’s Bank Junction to be turned into festival space for World Car-Free DayBank Junction is to be transformed into a car-free … Read more
Council refuses to clarify ‘absurd’ Velolife cycle café situation
Cycling clubs are perfectly entitled to stop at Velolife according to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead – there’s just a chance that the café could face legal action if they do. When questioned about this nonsensical position by Cycling UK, the council has so far refused to offer clarification.Lee Goodwin, the owner of … Read more
Cycology Fluoro Orange Cycling Socks
With everyday riding in mind, Cycology has nailed the comfort of its Fluoro Orange Socks. If you can deal with the bold colour schemes, these are a great addition to your wardrobe. Pros: Comfortable, breathable and plenty of colour choices Cons: Slight colour fading in the sun for the orange pair The combination of 97 … Read more
Live blog: James Hayden back on the road after attempted robbery; Cyclist has leg chopped off by lawnmower blade; Owain Doull set to ride first Grand Tour; London’s ‘safer junctions’ aren’t safe enough; Zwift announce Yorkshire Worlds course + more
Welcome to Friday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team.
British cyclist becomes third woman ever to complete Paris-Brest-Paris on a fixie
Over the past week, 550 British amateur cyclists took on the world’s largest long-distance cycling event, the Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) Randonnee – one of whom was Eleanor Jaskowska. Yesterday morning she became the third female ever to complete the ride on a fixed wheel bike. Another Brit, Anne Learmonth first did the challenge in 1995 before Emily … Read more
20 stunning bespoke bikes at the Enve Builders Summit incl. Prova, Speedvagen, English Cycles, Sarto, Mosaic, Alchemy and more
Here’s a gallery of 20 beautiful custom handmade bikes to kick off the last working day of the week, thanks to the Enve Builders Summit held in Ogden, Utah recently.Enve has often been a favoured brand of custom framebuilders at shows like NAHBS and the company recognises this, saying the “handmade builders have been an … Read more