A court case being brought by former track cyclist Jess Varnish against British Cycling could affect the funding of hundreds of Olympic and Paralympic athletes.Telegraph Sport reports that lawyers acting for the 28-year-old will seek to prove that she was an employee of the governing body rather than having the distinct status that athletes funded … Read more
Dimension Data rider Mark Renshaw will miss the opening months of the 2019 season after he broke his pelvis when he was hit by a car during a training ride in his home town of Bathurst, New South Wales.The 36-year-old, a key member of Mark Cavendish’s leadout train, had been due to start his season … Read more
For many people, watching Geraint Thomas win this year’s Tour de France was one of the ‘feel good’ stories of the race, and in The Tour according to G he gives us the inside story of what happened before, during, and after the event. Most people would accept him as a deserving and obvious winner … Read more
The Infini Olley is a diminutive rear light that looks sleek on a race bike yet is very bright with good battery life, and can also be attached to clothing or a backpack for versatility. It’s a good light and easy to use, but there are brighter options for the same money. Pros: Compact, light, … Read more
Unless you write for the Sun, the Dutch Reach method of opening car doors is not a difficult one to understand.First, a recap. When exiting a vehicle, the Dutch Reach involves opening your car door with your opposite hand. It is taught to learner drivers in the Netherlands because doing so twists your upper body … Read more
For a jacket that weighs little more than a windproof, the Santini Guard Rain Jacket packs a lot of protection into a pocket-sized package. Pros: Light, well made and good to wear Cons: The waterproof zip makes the front bulge a bit Softshell garments like the Santini Guard have revolutionised weather protection for high-effort sports … Read more
The S-Park bike rack is pitched as a means of harvesting the clean energy produced by cyclists during their commutes. The designers reckon that a rack for 30 bikes could generate one kilowatt-hour a day.Amsterdam’s city centre has little space for clean energy infrastructure with solar panels and other visible interventions not permitted on historic … Read more
It’s everyone’s favourite brand of news – academic rebuttal news. But don’t worry, it’s about cycle helmets so one way or another there’s a good chance you’ll find something to get worked up about.Back in 2006, Dr Ian Walker of the University of Bath conducted an experiment you may be aware of within the context … Read more
1. Cabbies cause gridlock by blocking London Bridge for fourth night running in protest at TfL pro-cycling, bus and pedestrian plans – but cyclists breeze throughBlack cab drivers have this evening blocked London Bridge (link is external) for the fourth time this week in protest at plans to stop them using bus lanes on Tooley … Read more
Almost half of disabled cyclists are afraid of being seen riding their bikes due to the fear that being seen to be “too active” could cost them their benefits, according to the Wheels for Wellbeing charity.Wheels for Wellbeing supports disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. The Huffington Post … Read more
