In Tour de France: Climbs from Above, Richard Abraham takes a selection of the major mountain climbs that often play a key part in deciding the outcome of the Tour de France, and explains why they have been so decisive, and who has made them so decisive. This is all illustrated with a mixture of photos … Read more
A cyclist who broke six ribs after a crash on London’s Cycle Superhighway 6 (CS6) says it is not obvious that the lane dividers on a recently opened stretch are actually raised.The London Evening Standard reports that Max Hotopf fell after hitting the painted 10cm high ridge that separates cyclists from vehicles in Farringdon Road, … Read more
The Monton Lifestyle Mustang SS jersey is an excellent choice thanks to design, fit and construction befitting its £90 rrp – attributes which only impress more at the current reduced price of £50. Pros: Great fit, excellent performance, very comfortable, intelligently made, stylish Cons: No zipped pocket for extra security In Monton’s ranges, ‘Lifestyle’ means … Read more
Sabir Abdussabur calls himself the “Masked Maniac” and patrols the streets of New Haven, Connecticut on his bike, educating irresponsible drivers.“When I got hit by a car back in 2014, I decided to take the law into my own hands and just patrol the streets for myself to help the streets become safer,” he told … Read more
Segregated cycle lanes are to be added to Highbury Corner as part of a project to replace the one-way system with two-way traffic. Transport for London (TfL) say that work is likely to take around 18 months. Highbury Corner is a junction with one of the poorest safety records in London. Locals will say it’s … Read more
A cyclist from Fareham believes he was shot with a ball bearing gun during a training ride on Thursday night. Gary Chambers said he then met three other cyclists who had had a similar experience having encountered the same van.The News reports that Chambers was riding between Compton and Lordington on the B2146 near Chichester … Read more
1. Horse and rider struck by undertaking cyclist participating in triathlonNo words needed… this footage has shocked a lot of people this week and needs to be seen to be believed. See our article on how to pass horses safely on your bike if you want to do a better job than these pillocks. Read more … Read more
The BBB ParkingLot Bicycle Storage Hook is a relatively cheap solution to hang a road or mountain bike with tyres up to 3in wide. It lacks any sort of swivel feature and is only accessible from the right, so you’ll need to place it with care. Pros: Very solid construction Cons: Doesn’t swivel, no channel … Read more
The Canadian bike brand and Astana Pro Team sponsor Argon 18 has joined forces with German auto giants Mercedes-Benz for a run of high-end bikes, with the first to roll off the production line a handsome silver endurance machine complete with the famous Mercedes-Benz emblem. argon merc 4 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)While bikes and cars don’t always seem to … Read more
Chris Froome’s coach has hit out at ‘particular sections of the media,’ arguing that they are fuelling anger and resentment. With Team Sky bracing itself for a hostile reception from some fans during this year’s Tour de France, Tim Kerrison believes that responsible coverage is necessary to ensure the riders’ safety.Earlier this week, Bernard Hinault … Read more
