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Irish farmers claim new cycle lane means road too narrow for combine harvesters, as local group angry at “North Korean-style project”
The latest cycling infrastructure project to attract ire from sections of the local community comes from Kildare in Ireland where farmers have claimed construction on a new 3.5km route means they are having to make diversions on their combines as the road is now too narrow.Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland are investing €1.6m to … Read more
Optimize Graphene Chain Wax
Optimize Graphene Chain Wax is a high-performance drip wax aimed at riders seeking top-tier, low-friction efficiency. Its well-designed bottle makes application straightforward, and its longevity claims are among the few that hold up in real-world use. However, with a price tag of over £50 for just 100ml and only marginal gains over Optimize’s standard Graphene … Read more
“It’s disappointing the PB is worth more than stopping”: Cyclist broke arm when Parkrunner cut into cycle lane and caused crash, two weeks after organisers apologised for runners’ “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians
A cyclist says she suffered a broken arm after a Parkrun participant cut into a cycle lane and knocked her off her bike during Saturday’s Swansea Bay run, the incident coming just two weeks after the volunteer-run event’s organisers apologised for participants directing “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians and “barging” a female rider on her way to … Read more
“I never want anyone else to go through the same thing”: Former pro cyclist details “psychological torture” of challenging positive doping test, as ban upheld despite UK Anti-Doping ruling “no fault or negligence”
Former professional cyclist Lizzy Banks’ doping suspension has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport — that despite the British athlete having previously convinced UK Anti-Doping the positive was not her fault nor due to negligence — the retired rider now detailing her “psychological torture” in enduring a two-year battle to try to clear her name, … Read more
Cyclist injured in crash caused by rope tied across cycle lane during roadworks secures settlement with council
A cyclist injured in an “avoidable” incident on a Glasgow cycle lane — which was caused by the cycling infrastructure not being properly closed during roadworks and the rider hitting a rope that had been tied between two cones — has agreed a “fair” settlement with the council. The cyclist’s lawyers at Cycle Law Scotland say the case raises wider questions … Read more