A lobbying firm run by political strategist and Boris Johnson ally, Lynton Crosby, ran two fake grassroots Facebook groups, Londoners for Transport and Unblock the Embankment, which wanted to rip up Cycle Superhighway 3 (CS3) along London’s Embankment. These campaigns were reportedly funded by Canary Wharf Group, along with another fake grassroots group that was … Read more
We paid a visit to Genesis yesterday and have just about enough time to tell you about a few highlights coming your way in 2020. It’s going to be a whistle-stop tour. Genesis isn’t abandoning carbon-fibre entirely but there’s a huge focus on metal-framed bikes, for which the brand has always been best known.Genesis Croix de Fer … Read more
The aerodynamic Lazer Bullet 2.0 is a slippier alternative to the Z1. It looks good and has some innovative features, but it’s heavier than the competition and just as pricey. Pros: Innovative design concepts with great potential, looks good Cons: Too heavy, needs some refinement Aero helmets are designed to smooth airflow, reducing the amount … Read more
Welcome to Thursday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team.
It folds, it’s got a Brompton label on and is best used around the city… but this isn’t a bike we’re talking about from Britain’s foremost folding bike brand, it’s their first range of commuter clothing with “not a piece of Lycra in sight” for urban cycle trips where more technical-looking apparel isn’t essential. Five of the best … Read more
Herefordshire Council says that 30mph markings painted on a local road by concerned locals will be removed because they have the potential to distract drivers.The BBC reports that 30mph markings have been painted at a number of points along Whitecross Road, which is notorious for speeding.Herefordshire Council have warned that even if well-intentioned the signs … Read more
Geraint Thomas expects even more debate about team leadership should he start next year’s Tour de France for Team Ineos alongside Chris Froome and Egan Bernal. He also says that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the founder of Ineos, is “just a genuine guy who loves his sport”.Bernal became the first Colombian to win the Tour de … Read more
Bradley Wiggins is to front a new Comedy Central show in which British athletes will take on members of the public in a series of challenges related to their respective sports. Gods of The Game will be shot later this summer and broadcast next year.C21 Media reports that Wiggins will be on hosting duties. Former … Read more
Five major cycling and walking projects in Scotland are to share £60 million in funding under the Sustrans Scotland’s Places For Everyone Scheme, which is funded by Transport Scotland.Two schemes in Glasgow get a combined £22.85 million in funding, while the other three successful bids see Edinburgh receive £20.32 million, Arbroath £6.92 million and Perth … Read more
