In this incident, which took place earlier today at the junction of Gas Lane, Anvil Street and Oxford Street in Bristol, a van driver pulls out of a side road straight across the path of a cyclist. Attempts to report the collision to police subsequently met with mixed results.Writing to road.cc Peter said: “There I … Read more
A 71-year-old driver from Suffolk has been handed an 18-month community order and a 12-month driving ban after being convicted of causing the death of a cyclist by careless driving. Joan Martino said she did not see 58-year-old Christopher Holt cycling in hi-vis before she hit him.The BBC reports that Martino’s Toyota Rav 4 was … Read more
Pursu’s Endurance Bars are a tasty, moist wholefood bar with an ethical conscience. Being quite high in fat and protein, they make great slow-release fuel for long days on the bike. Pros: All-natural and vegan, compostable wrappers, nice taste and texture Cons: Not the biggest carbohydrate bang for your buck, wrapper is a little ‘flakey’ … Read more
Surrey’s role in Prudential RideLondon means that community groups in the area have been awarded more than £3.3million since the race was first held in 2013.Like most large events, RideLondon has at times attracted ill-feeling from a few locals. In 2013, a Surrey resident launched a campaign demanding that the county council not allow closed-road … Read more
Ahead of the cobbled classic Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, Pinarello has launched its brand new Dogma FS with electronically adjusted front and rear suspension. The new bike provides 20mm front and 11mm rear suspension travel and is claimed to be able to “absorb in average 42% of the vibration coming from the ground that directly means … Read more
The mid-range Specialized Propero III with ANGI helmet provides a firm and comfortable fit alongside impressive ventilation and some innovative tech. It’s not the lightest lid out there for the price, but its inclusion of many of the best elements of the high-end Prevail go a long way to offsetting that. Pros: Strong fit and … Read more
Martin Lewis, owner and founder of the website Money Saving Expert, got rather more than he bargained for when he posted a poll on Twitter asking people what they thought of Lord Winston’s call for cyclists to be licensed and insured – likening the response it provoked from some users of the social network to … Read more
Brompton have launched their most affordable model yet, the B75. At £745 it’s considerably lower in price than other bikes in their range, and in a first for Brompton it can also be purchased directly for £30 a month on a two year finance deal – cheaper than the average gym membership. Review: Brompton S6L Brompton stockpiles £1m in parts as contingency … Read more
