William Fotheringham’s latest book, Sunday in Hell, tells the story behind the making of the famous film of the 1976 edition of the Paris-Roubaix classic of the same name. Along the way he paints fascinating portraits of the professional racing scene of the era and some of the biggest names in cycling, with the bonus … Read more
A Canadian man who sued a 10-year-old after he jogged into the back of her bike, fell over, and injured his shoulder, has lost his case.Rosario Perilli alleged that the girl had contravened Motor Vehicle Act laws governing cyclists on the road by cycling without due care and attention, changing direction or speed without signalling … Read more
A year ago today, British ultracyclist Mike Hall was killed while riding in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race in Australia. This week it was announced that places for This Is Not A Tour – an event devised by some of his friends in the UK Audax community – are being taken up rapidly and that … Read more
The Attacus Cold Weather Jacket lives up to its name, keeping out the worst of the elements, though it could do with taped seams to add more waterproofing for when the heavens really open. It looks good and fits well, but it is expensive. Pros: Really fun design, warm, breathable Cons: Expensive, no taped seams … Read more
The case resulting from Chris Froome’s adverse analytical finding for Salbutamol at last year’s Vuelta a Espana is likely to rumble on beyond this year’s Tour de France. Team Sky had hoped the UCI would rule there was no disciplinary case to answer, but Le Monde reports that the argument was rejected, meaning the case … Read more
A Bristol cyclist who was hit by a driver while cycling to work failed to get an apology out of the person responsible. After reporting the incident to police, Jake Johnson says that the motorist has been given three penalty points and a £100 fine.The Bristol Post reports that Johnson was riding to work in … Read more
Green Oil’s Wet Chain Lube is an exceptionally good barrier against water, dirt and corrosion, seriously reduces maintenance and won’t turn the planet into an unliveable wasteland. The price is good and the applicator is well designed. There’s really nothing not to like. Pros: Attracts minimal dirt, stays on even after washing, lasts ages Cons: … Read more
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is looking to artificial intelligence (AI) as a means of identifying potential dopers. The hope is that if suspicious patterns in biological data can be picked up automatically, that could then trigger an investigation. According to i News, Wada is looking to trial AI projects as it would mean analysis … Read more
Ashmei’s windproof gloves are great at resisting cutting winds despite their lack of bulk, but they could use a little more insulation to be three-season gloves for everyone. Pros: Fit, feel, build quality, wind resistance Cons: Lack of warmth, zero palm padding, no nose-wipe In fairness to Ashmei, it says that if the temperature really … Read more
Today’s near miss sees a motorist move from the right-hand lane to the left-hand lane, passing just in front of a cyclist in the middle lane in the process. Needless to say, the manoeuvre occurred immediately before the driver came to a stop at traffic lights.Conrad Dalziel, who has submitted a video to this feature … Read more
