Former BMX and track cycling world champion Shanaze Reade has been named as the first West Midlands Cycling and Walking Ambassador.Reade retired from top-level competition in 2017 at the age of 28 and went on to work as an ambassador for British Cycling, where she was heavily involved in the development of the ‘We Ride’ … Read more
A Bristol taxi driver who was caught on film cutting up a cyclist and braking in front of him has had his licence revoked for driving in an intimidating and dangerous manner.The Bristol Post reports that the incident occurred on Victoria Road and Anchor Road at about 8am on Saturday, March 9.The footage, posted on … Read more
Chief Executive Sir Gary Verity has resigned from Welcome to Yorkshire on health grounds with immediate effect. The statement adds: “Although not directly linked to Sir Gary’s resignation, concerns have been raised in relation to his behaviour towards staff and his expenses.”A spokesperson said: “Welcome to Yorkshire would like to place on record its thanks … Read more
1. Yob films himself braking so cyclist goes through rear windscreen; an innovative way to resolve this week’s helmet disputeFrom our Friday live blog, a video has been posted to Facebook of a driver slamming on his brakes so that a cyclist smashes through his rear windscreen. The footage was shot by the driver. Read more … Read more
This splendid and very expensive looking speed machine is the brand new Canyon Aeroad CF SL Disc 7.0 with a Shimano 105 groupset and Reynolds deep section carbon wheels. It costs just £2,899. Yup, that’s no typo.The second generation Aeroad, the German company’s aerodynamic road bike, was launched in 2014 ahead of the Tour de … Read more
Our header image this week comes via Ollie HandleyIt’s time for the long rides to begin!Milan San Remo is on Saturday and with the riders covering a whopping 300km, Decathlon thought that it’d be the perfect time for a food-based competition.They’re giving away a box of gels to one lucky winner.To enter simply post a picture … Read more
MIPS says that its preliminary test results do not substantiate the safety claims made by Bontrager about its new WaveCel helmets.Update: Bontrager now says that “consumers can decide for themselves which products fit their particular needs based on the data and information available to them.”[If you read this story yesterday, skip to ‘Update’ down at the … Read more
Cycling Minister Jesse Norman has announced £21m to improve significant on and off-road stretches of the National Cycle Network (NCN).“Cycling and walking are a key part of our plans to make transport cleaner, greener and more productive,” said Norman. “This funding will help ensure that everyone can enjoy wonderful routes which connect communities across the … Read more
It’s another Sagan Collection, a limited edition range of bikes and accessories painted in a unique colour scheme to honour the impressive achievements of Peter Sagan.Sagan Collection 201913 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Not for the first time has Specialized produced a Sagan Collection, but these latest round of specially designed bikes is a lot better looking than … Read more
