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A man in Tajikistan has been jailed for life after he was found guilty of killing four tourists who were cycle-touring in the central Asian country in July.The sentence was handed down today by the Tajik supreme court following a four-week trial at a maximum security prison, reports swissinfo.ch.Two Americans, a Swiss citizen and a … Read more
They may lack waterproofing, but Primal’s Trimotif Thermal Arm Warmers are warm, soft, well made, and half the price of many. The lack of windproofing is more of an issue, as they’re overwhelmed by fast-moving air once temperatures hit the lower single digits. Pros: Good fit, warm, strong graphics Cons: Asymmetrical colours not for everyone, … Read more
If you’re a die-hard Peter Sagan fan, we sure hope you haven’t already got your Christmas list ready to send off to Santa just yet… because now there’s a one-stop online shop where you can fill your boots with all things Sagan. 2018 Christmas gift guide – gadget and apps under £100 Book review: Sagan My … Read more
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Aero specialists Aerocoach have tested the brand new Continental GP 5000 tyre at the Boardman Performance Centre and found it to provide a 4.3 watt improvement over the outgoing GP 4000 at 45kph (28mph).Continental launched the GP 5000 just over a week ago and made some impressive claims for the new tyre in all key … Read more
Cycling UK says that cuts to maintenance budgets for minor roads mean that potholes on them are now costing the economy £2.04 billion in 2017 in England alone.The figure is based on analysis by the Transport Research Laboratory, which has said that for every £1 cut from the maintenance budget, there is a wider economic … Read more
It wasn’t long after we published our story this morning on Transport for Greater Manchester urging car occupants to use the Dutch Reach technique – which encourages people to look over their shoulder to check for approaching cyclists before opening the door – before an email arrived with a video clip showing why it is … Read more
Transport for Greater Manchester is urging drivers to look out for cyclists and people on motorbikes, including encouraging them to use the ‘Dutch Reach’ technique when opening car doors and ensuring they give adequate space when overtaking.The ‘Bike Smart’ initiative, coinciding with Road Safety Week, highlights that more than one in three people killed or … Read more
