When a motorist encounters cyclists and then asks what’s wrong with the bike path, it isn’t always rhetoric. Scottish broadcaster Lesley Riddoch actually wanted to know. And when she found out, she tried to do something about it.On Monday, Riddoch tweeted: Just passed a dozen cyclist guys heading north on A9 above Calvine. So dangerous … Read more
Marco Pantani trained on the Cippo di Carpegna in northern Italy a lot. It’s not the tallest climb in the world and it’s not the longest, but it’s steep and unfriendly, and on a baking hot day in June a fair few Ride Riccione gran fondo cyclists got off and walked, or sat on the … Read more
An artificial intelligence camera system that can give bus drivers early warning of potential dangers is to be tested on public routes with a Transport for London-approved operator. Camden-based Humanising Autonomy say their ‘deep learning’ software can predict manoeuvres from vulnerable road users and identify hazards two seconds quicker than a human.Speaking to the London … Read more
The Sigma Rox 12.0 Sport Set GPS is an impressive bundle, including an easy to use head unit with fast mapping plus the addition of cadence, speed and heart rate monitors. Maps are included and you get all the possible connectivity you could need. Pros: Simple to use, loads of data options Cons: Small screen considering … Read more
Bicycle Line’s Women’s Short Sleeved Monza Jersey is a good addition to any summer wardrobe. It offers decent breathability, exceptional comfort and nice styling for a palatable price. Pros: Lightweight and breathable Cons: Will swing round if pockets are unevenly weighted; can be awkward to get stuff out of pockets The Monza is seriously lightweight, … Read more
Welcome to Wednesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Our story last week about a cyclist who was warned by Greater Manchester Police over his behaviour after he was threatened by a driver while filtering through traffic got a lot of attention – and now we have a reply from the force explaining their response to the rider.As we reported on Friday, the cyclist, named … Read more
Muc-Off’s new pressure washer for bikes is a good pressure washer for bikes, so that’s alright then. It’s also versatile enough for a range of other cleaning-related tasks. If you’re thinking that a pressure washer might be a handy thing to have, and bikes are among the things you’ll point it at, it’s certainly one … Read more
Olympic champion track cyclist Callum Skinner says that his retirement from track cycling was due to the lack of support he felt he received from British Cycling when he raised his mental health issues with team management.The 26-year-old, who won gold in the team sprint at the Rio Olympics in 2016, where he also took … Read more
