Wind turbine tubes are being used to replace a bridge on the route of the World Championships elite men’s road race after the original structure was swept away in last month’s floods.North Yorkshire County Council plans to permanently rebuild the stone bridge across Cogden Beck, near Grinton Moor, but its engineers were working on finding … Read more
Great Britain’s Neil Campbell had hit a speed of 174.3 miles per hour (280.6 kilometres an hour) to become the fastest man on a bike – with his ride at Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire also breaking his own motor-paced European record.Fred Rompelberg from the Netherlands held the motor-paced world record for almost a quarter … Read more
Autobiographies from reformed dopers are now commonplace, which means that One Way ticket won’t count as an exposé; however, books that reveal the machinations behind the scenes of a cycling team are less common. While it is hard to get excited about Vaughters’ cycling career, fortunately for us he has encountered more than his fair … Read more
Hundreds of drawing pins have been found scattered along a popular cycle path near Bridgend. The path from Brynmenyn to Blackmill forms part of National Cycle Network Route 4.Mary John told Wales Online that she was walking the route with her father and two young daughters when she first spotted some tacks.“As we were walking … Read more
The PBK Bike Travel Case is easy to pack and it’s strong enough to keep your bike safe on flights, although it is heavier than some rivals. Pros: Simple to pack, good protection Cons: Heavier than some rivals > Buy this online hereThe PBK case has walls made from 3mm-thick plastic which have stood up … Read more
Felice Gimondi, one of only seven cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours – and, with Bernard Hinault and Eddy Merckx, one of only three to have also taken the rainbow jersey – has died at the age of 76. The BBC reports that the Italian suffered a heart attack while swimming in Sicily … Read more
In yesterday’s live blog, we reported how a number of newspaper websites recently published a video of a young cyclist doing wheelies through London who was involved in a collision and angry confrontation with a Mercedes driver. The boy’s antics saw him branded a ‘yob’ but broadcaster Jeremy Vine took to Twitter to draw attention … Read more
1. Petition launched to cancel Velo BirminghamA petition has been launched asking Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry Councils to refuse permission for the 2020 edition of Vélo Birmingham and “do something better” instead. Read more here2. James Cracknell injured in bike crash after “altercation” with London minicab driverFormer Olympic champion rower James Cracknell, who earlier this year was … Read more
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has said it will not take legal action against cycling clubs or individuals who stop at Velolife café and has apologised for suggesting that it might. However, Cycling UK has warned that stopping at Velolife during an organised ride could still be considered a breach of planning requirements … Read more
The Feedback Sports Range Torque Ratchet is a lightweight, compact tool for working on your bike while adhering to ever-more-critical torque settings. Made from premium materials with a price tag to match, this may be the perfect Significant Event Present for the cyclist in your life. Pros: Wide 2-10Nm range, every bit you’re likely to … Read more
