A driver who was still drunk from the previous evening when he killed a cyclist has been jailed for three years and four months.The victim, 24-year-old Jordan Gregory, died at the scene of the collision in his home town of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.Paramjit Singh, aged 28 and who also lives Sutton-in-Ashfield, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown … Read more
Since Campagnolo launched Potenza back in 2016, it may not have come close to dethroning Shimano’s Ultegra as the most popular groupset for competitive cyclists without an unlimited budget – but after thoroughly enjoying my time with it I would definitely consider Potenza an Ultegra competitor, despite it being fourth in Campagnolo’s groupset hierarchy. It’s … Read more
HVMN Ketone is a drink that enables you to be ketone and carbohydrate loaded when you ride, a situation that is proven to boost performance, and is used by top-level athletes globally. Ketones are rumoured to be used widely in the pro peloton, including in 2018’s Tour de France. Pros: Performance and recovery boost, easy … Read more
The Proviz Sportive Convertible Men’s Cycling Jacket/Gilet is a clever convertible softshell garment. Its weatherproofing is very good, breathability less so when the temperature rises; it’s resisted some steady deluges for 90 minutes or so, but couldn’t keep pace with my own tempo when the mercury wandered beyond 9°C, and especially when wearing polyamide/polyester baselayers. … Read more
A transport expert has dismissed a Conservative MSP’s suggestion that a bike could cause more damage in a crash than a car. The claim was made by Edward Mountain during a discussion about 20mph limits in a Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee session this week.As reported in our live blog earlier in the week, Mountain … Read more
Today’s near miss features a cyclist stopping at a red light and a bus failing to do so.The incident occurred in 2016 while Simon was heading west on the A3 (Wandsworth High Street, just off the end of CS8) and about to turn left to head south on Garratt Lane.Simon – who also sent us … Read more
1. Gorgeous steel bike marks Ernesto Colnago’s 87th birthdayWowza! Ernesto Colnago is 87 years old today – and to mark the occasion the Colnago bicycle brand that he founded back in 1952 has unveiled the beautiful Colnago 87. Read more here2. Glasgow to host all 13 UCI World Championships in 2023 for debut ‘mega event’ formatGlasgow has been unveiled as the first-ever host … Read more
Giant’s ARX 24 is a new addition to its children’s bike range and it really is rather good for the aspiring junior cyclist. A great quality frame and fork matched to a well-chosen spec list make it an easy and fun bike to ride, and it doesn’t cost the earth either. It’s also available in four other … Read more
A Bristol cyclist who was nearly crushed between a bus and a 4×4 has spoken of his frustration after his complaint about the driver who pulled out on him was lost by operator First Bus. Footage of the incident, which took place in Clifton on December 18 last year, has been published on the Bristol … Read more
