Academics in Australia have called for the word “cyclist” to be banned after a study revealed that more than half of drivers don’t view people on bikes as being completely human.The study established a link between the dehumanisation of bike riders and acts of deliberate aggression towards them by motorists.The research was carried out by … Read more
A series of measures aimed at reducing casualties among vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, including direct vision lorries and advanced emergency braking will be made mandatory on new vehicles sold in the UK from 2022 under proposed EU rules.The new features, provisionally agreed by the European Commission yesterday, will apply in the … Read more
Specialized launched its Roubaix sportive/endurance bike at the turn of the century and chose the hardest race on the professional cycling calendar to name it after. Today, completing the circle, Specialized has become the official sponsor of both the Paris Roubaix Classic race as well as the Paris-Roubaix Challenge, in a deal that will run until … Read more
The Exposure Trace Daybright is a small and lightweight option for getting you seen (rather than for illuminating the way ahead), whether that be on a well-lit urban commute or for riding during daylight hours. The tough and durable design means that although you can buy cheaper alternatives, it should last you years. Pros: Small … Read more
Bike theft is increasingly linked with serious and violent crime, police say, as moped gangs involved with muggings, stabbings and burglaries move on to pedal cycles.Police work in London to tackle moped crime has pushed many criminals onto bicycles, the national lead on cycle theft has said, with criminals stealing hire bikes to commit robberies, … Read more
The Flanders Forte is a fun bike to ride. It’s nimble and quick and has really flickable, precise handling on even the roughest or loosest of surfaces, which makes it the perfect weapon for cyclo-cross racing or high-speed blasts on the gravel tracks. Pros: Hugely responsive to any input, loads of tyre clearance to make … Read more
A Paralympic cyclist who represented Great Britain at Rio 2016 has spoken of the pain she has endured for five years due to swelling of the vulva, and is calling on saddle manufacturers to urgently research better products for women.Hannah Dines, originally from Glasgow, started racing in the T2 trike classification in late 2013 and … Read more
If you’re serious about training indoors, and you have a specific goal in mind, then TrainerRoad is an extremely useful tool that’ll help you to use your time effectively. It’s not as visually or socially exciting as Zwift, but it’s more focused on getting results, and if results are what you’re after it may end … Read more
Welcome to your Tuesday live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
