A drink-driver has been told he will be jailed after Christmas for causing the death of a cyclist last year.Steven Farrish, aged 49, died when he was struck by a car driven by David Leather, 32, at around 1am on 21 October last year, reports Cheshire Live.The fatal crash happened on the A523 between Bosley, … Read more
“Can you drive safely with your mobile phone?” asks the cyclist who shot this footage. “Yes, I can,” replies the driver. To be fair to him, when he later crashes into the back of the car in front, he isn’t actually using his phone. (You can see a longer version of the video here.)The Scotsman … Read more
It’s more than two years now since West Midlands Police put themselves at the forefront of trying to make Britain’s roads safer for cyclists through their award-winning close pass initiative, since adopted by forces across the UK.But a tweet from their Road Harm Reduction Team yesterday emphasises that cyclists too have a responsibility for their … Read more
If you are struggling to get your racing fix through the winter months then the peloton-based Attack the Pack card game could be just what you need. It takes a few goes to get your head around the rules, but once you are savvy it can be quite a fun-fuelled and tense 20 minutes or … Read more
The Assos Mille GT Winter Jacket is a very strong performer, offering excellent protection against low temperatures and heavy downpours, and although it comes with a fairly heavy price tag, it goes a very long way to justifying it. Pros: Excellent breathability, impressive waterproofing, warm Cons: Expensive At this time of year, one of the … Read more
London’s first dockless bike share scheme offering electric-assist bikes started operations yesterday as US-based Lime began deploying 1,000 of its bright green bikes in the boroughs of Ealing and Brent.The move comes just a week after the San Mateo, California-based company entered the UK market by setting up a similar scheme in Milton Keynes.The bikes, … Read more
An off-duty Metropolitan Police sergeant who was cycling home from work foiled a pair of would-be moped muggers in south west London on Thursday.Sergeant Steve Clarke was riding home from Kingston Police Station along Tolworth Broadway just after 2pm when he spotted a moped with two people on it being ridden in a dangerous manner … Read more
The Dexshell Ultra Dri Sports socks work really well to keep your feet warm and dry. With a waterproof breathable Porelle membrane construction, high calf cuffs that grip your shins and repel water as well as can be expected, and a merino inner for warmth, they’re a great option for sodden cold days. Pros: They … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series is similar to a number we have seen recently, reflecting a worrying trend – a motorist entering a roundabout while a cyclist is negotiating it.We’ve said this before, but it’s impossible to tell in these circumstances whether it’s down to the driver not seeing the … Read more
Continuing the trend for daytime running lights, NiteRider has created the insanely bright Omega 300. You’ll stand out from a fair distance on even the brightest of sunny days, although there plenty of other modes should you want to use it in different situations. Unfortunately, disappointing water resistance and burn-times that are nowhere near those … Read more
