A driver has been handed a suspended sentence after he deliberately ran down a cyclist near Plymouth. Paul Nodder, aged 37, chased and knocked over Jeff Stevenson after the cyclist remonstrated with him for driving with his head down.The Plymouth Herald reports that Stevenson was cycling home from work along an unclassified road between Holbeton … Read more
Vel’s Chain Sentry Carbon does its job of keeping your frame safe from chain unshipping accidents while adding just 8g. You’ll need a braze-on front mech though, and it’s only designed to work with 36-tooth chainrings and bigger, not 34-tooth. Pros: Weighs 8g, simple to fit Cons: Claimed to be only suitable for 36T chainrings … Read more
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Cycology’s compression socks are nicely designed, wick moisture well and allow for decent ventilation, while the small degree of compression provides a good fit. Pros: Nice design, decent breathability and wicking Cons: Not cheap These socks provide a decent amount of comfort thanks to their use of moisture-wicking fabrics that mean your feet don’t get … Read more
A cyclist from Hereford has spoken of how he was impaled on the brake lever of his bike after a rat-running motorist knocked him off it.Dane Phillips, aged 45, was riding to a supermarket on Monday 28 January when a motorist hit the front wheel of his bike, sending his bike into the air, reports … Read more
The PaMu Scroll earphones are comfortable, easy to use and secure in the ear when cycling on the road or indoor trainer, with no tangle of wires, but they are let down by the audio quality. They are massively cheaper than Apple’s AirPods, though, and don’t look so silly either. Pros: Easy to pair, good … Read more
Oleg Tinkov reportedly approached Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford to discuss sponsoring the UCI WorldTour outfit after broadcaster Sky’s backing of it finishes at the end of this season – although the Russian billionaire is said to have dismissed the claim as “bullshit.”According to Spanish sports daily AS, Tinkov phoned Brailsford shortly after news … Read more
This week’s header is provided by @jc777frDecathlon are back to bring you another chance to win in our #MyCyclingWeekend competition.It’s seriously easy to enter, all you’ve got to do is head out on your bike this weekend and upload a photo of your ride to Instagram. But make sure you include #MyCyclingWeekend and tag @Decathlonuk_cycling in your … Read more
Glasgow has today been unveiled as the first-ever host of a UCI World Championships that will bring together 13 separate disciplines in what promises to be a festival of cycling in 2023.The ‘mega event’ is a departure from the existing calendar that sees the events spread throughout the year, and the UCI’s intention is that … Read more
