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Jeremy Vine says ex-footballer Joey Barton paid out “at least” £500,000 over “bike nonce” tweets
Former footballer Joey Barton has paid over £500,000 in damages and legal fees following the conclusion of his year-long libel battle with Jeremy Vine over a string of defamatory social media posts, including one which referred to the cycling advocate as a “bike nonce”, the broadcaster has claimed.In March 2024, Channel 5 presenter Vine filed … Read more
Universal Colours Mono Men’s Gilet
The Universal Colours Mono Men’s Gilet is described as ‘the perfect layer for changeable conditions’ – and I think it lives up to this claim. That said, I’d expect nothing less for £110, though I can see it repaying this investment, which could make it a price worth paying.> Buy now: Universal Colours Mono Men’s Gilet for … Read more
Santini Spot Women’s Jersey
The Santini Spot women’s jersey is a comfortable summer option with eco-friendly credentials, but it’s not as lightweight or breathable as some hot-weather tops.> Buy now: Santini Spot women’s jersey for £100 from SantiniThe Spot is designed for hot summer days and specifically temperatures between 18-35°C, according to Santini. I tested it during the recent … Read more
Canyon rolls out bike customisation for European customers, promising riders “increased fitting options and dream-level spec choices” (but only if you’re buying an Aeroad CFR)
Canyon has today rolled out its bike customisation programme in Europe, meaning that more customers can access the MyCanyon service it says offers increased fitting options and “dream-level” spec choices.The MyCanyon programme was already available to customers in North America and Asia, the brand saying it hopes the European market will follow those regions’ “successful launches” earlier in the … Read more
Former pro cyclist sues driver for £1m after dooring incident on bike lane left him with “brain injury” that led to the “loss of his cycling career”
A former professional cyclist who says his ambitions of returning to elite racing were wrecked after a dooring incident in London is suing for over £1 million in damages, telling a court that the crash left him with long-term physical and psychological trauma — including a suspected brain injury.James McLaughlin, who represented Guernsey at the Commonwealth … Read more
DT Swiss and Swiss Side issue safety recall on wheels
Swiss Side has issued a safety recall on certain of its Hadron wheels following yesterday’s product recall by its manufacturing partner DT Swiss.DT Swiss yesterday said, “Analysis of a small number of reported incidents involving bicycle wheels from the ERC product families has shown that spontaneous delamination (detachment of the outer carbon layers) can occur in … Read more