A man has been arrested after a female cyclist was injured after allegedly being “forcibly” pushed off a seawall while riding on the pavement, causing her to plummet several feet onto the beach below.The woman, in her 60s, was cycling along Culver Parade in Sandown, a seaside resort on the south-east coast of the Isle … Read more
Tom Pidcock has criticised the UCI’s recent attempts to overhaul equipment standards, reduce speeds, and increase safety in the professional peloton, branding the decision to introduce a gear restriction trial and a new minimum handlebar width as a “smokescreen” hiding “more important issues”.Pidcock, who is set to make his return to road racing on Thursday … Read more
The Adidas Sport SP0108 sunglasses provide effective protection, good optics and a secure fit, but are let down slightly by a lack of premium feel or extras for the money. They also lack some of the cycling-specific design elements I would like to see at this price point.> Buy now: Adidas Sport Sunglasses SP0108 for … Read more
There are few things more satisfying in bike racing than crossing the line with arms aloft, the win secured, the legs burning, the crowd roaring — the perfect photo, forever. But there’s a reason most riders wait until after the finish line to start celebrating…That particular lesson was learned the hard way this week by a … Read more
The Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest Unisex provides excellent protection against the wind and rain. It’s a light, easily packable piece of kit that’s perfect for spring through autumn rides or those high-mountain days when the weather can change quickly.> Buy now: Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest Unisex for £120 from SantiniThe Magic Packable Waterproof Vest, … Read more
Vinted has officially added bikes and e-bikes to the items which can be sold on its app, with door-to-door shipping now also provided too.The online marketplace has enjoyed a boom in recent years, challenging established selling platforms like eBay and Depop, largely due to gaining popularity with people shopping for second-hand clothes and clearing out … Read more
A man who tracked down his stolen bike to a garden piled high with bicycles was struck on the head with a wheel by the prolific thief, who has now avoided jail despite a judge describing the assault as “serious” and condemning the failure of police to intervene.Martin Shaba, 57, was handed a 12-month suspended … Read more
