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Near Miss of the Day 274: Turning driver almost hits cyclist riding in bus lane
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a common hazard cyclists encounter when riding on the inside of a stationary queue of traffic – when one motorist invites another who is waiting to turn right to carry on, both unaware that there is a cyclist approaching.It happened on Friday morning … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Repente, Tubolito, Bell and Northwave
After a mostly miserable couple of weeks weather-wise, we’re embracing the warmer weather down here in the south west at the moment and getting some summer kit tested. Roll on the next Bank Holiday!Tubolito S Tubo Road inner tube £29.99Tubolito S-Tubo Road-2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)30 quid for an inner tube? This ain’t any old inner tube … Read more
Ergon SR Comp Men’s saddle
The Ergon SR Comp saddle is part of its new SR Road series, which is all about reducing pressure and improving the comfort of the ride. I had my doubts on the first few journeys as it seemed very firm, but once I’d adapted, the SR Comp became a good friend, especially on longer treks. … Read more
Live blog: Samuel Sanchez handed two-year doping ban, #BloodyCyclists – bike commuter in India praised for leading ambulance through traffic jam, (£10k) Bikes Under The Hammer + more
Welcome to Monday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Giro d’Italia Stage 3: Viviani first but relegated as Gaviria awarded win , Geoghegan Hart loses time
Elia Viviani, beaten into second place yesterday, timed his sprint to perfection today to win Stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia in Orbetello, Primoz Roglic of Jumbo-Visma retains his 19-second lead at the top of the general classification over Mitchelton-Scott’s Simon Yates, but after finding himself caught behind a crash with around 5 kilometres remaining, Team Ineos co-leader Tao Geoghegan Hart lost a minute and a … Read more
#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon
This weekend was brilliant for two reasons.Firstly, the Giro began, starting three weeks of entertainment for us to definitely not watch while at work…Secondly, after what felt like months, the sun finally returned! We could finally sit outside at the cafe again and it seems like many of you headed out to do the same.Up … Read more
Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready tyre
The S-Works Turbo tyre has been a fixture in Specialized range for quite a few years but we’ve never reviewed the fashionably wide 28mm option before, a tyre width all the cool kids are riding. It’s a fast-rolling, easy tubeless and durable tyre that is a good upgrade if your bike has space for them, … Read more
“Hero” friend saves life of teen cyclist who lost control of bike and fell in sea
The friend of a teenage cyclist who lost control of his bike and fell into the sea in Suffolk has been called a hero after saving his life.The Maritime & Coastguard Agency said that the youngster fell 15 feet into the sea at Ness Point, Lowestoft on Saturday and was in “immediate danger,” reports BBC News.His … Read more
Vélo Birmingham & Midlands crash: Cyclist’s death leads to witness appeal
Police have issued a witness appeal after a participant in yesterday’s Vélo Birmingham & Midlands closed road sportive died after crashing at around 7.50am on Coleshill Road, Atherstone. Warwickshire Police say that the cyclist, a man in his 50s, came off his bike at around the 23 mile mark during a steep downhill section with tight bends. He … Read more