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“It would be a tragedy if we abandoned time trialling in Britain because of bad drivers”: Lawyers discuss duty of cycling clubs after rider seriously injured by motorist during time trial – and why cyclists should “expect better” from the police

Time trialling is a British institution, synonymous with the history of cycling and bike racing in the UK, and one built on the work of thousands of volunteers who, over the years, have stood on the sides of dual carriageways and rural roads, in searing sunshine and bone-chilling rain, stopwatches, whistles, and hi-vis vests at … Read more

Topeak Fastfuel Platform – Small

The Topeak Fastfuel Platform is an excellent way to carry energy products on your bike – a lightweight plastic rectangle that mounts to your road or gravel bike’s top tube and keeps gels within easy reach.As denoted by the name, this 14x4x1cm and 46g product is the smaller of the two Fastfuel Platforms in Topeak’s … Read more

Speeding overtaking driver who left cyclist with life-changing injures in “horrendous” hit-and-run crash jailed for four years

A speeding driver who struck a cyclist crossing the road while “unnecessarily” overtaking another motorist, leaving the woman with life-changing injuries before fleeing the scene and lying to police, has been sentenced to four years in prison and banned from driving for five years.Sheeba Bukuru was overtaking a driver at speed on Fulbourn Road, Cambridge, … Read more

The fastest cyclist in the world: British sprinter Matthew Richardson makes history by smashing nine second barrier for flying 200m, as para-cyclist Will Bjergfelt sets new Hour Record

Matthew Richardson can now lay claim to being the fastest man in the world on two wheels, after the British track sprinter smashed the seemingly impenetrable nine second barrier for the flying 200m, on a day of world record attempts for Team GB in Turkey.Spoiler alert: He’s only gone and beat his own world record … Read more

Judge rules bike camera footage is legal, as phone-driving solicitor’s attempt to sue camera cyclist for breaching data protection laws and enforcing “police-controlled state” fails

A judge has upheld the right of members of the public to submit bike and dash-cam footage of law-breaking drivers to the police, after a retired solicitor attempted to sue a cyclist who filmed her using her phone while driving, claiming the cyclist’s actions breached the UK’s data protection laws.The solicitor, who was fined and … Read more

Velocio Women’s Luxe Bib Short

The Velocio Women’s Luxe Bib Short lives up to the name: a gorgeous, high-end pair of cycling shorts that will keep you comfortable on long days in the saddle. They use a cross-over design at the rear to create an easy-pee solution, although it can be pretty tricky to use. They’re not cheap, either – … Read more

“This is pure gaslighting”: Councillor claims bikes are being treated “like children’s toys” after decision to turn popular bike route into “anti-cycling death trap”

A Dublin councillor has accused the city council of “pure gaslighting” and treating cycling “like a child’s toy” after flood alleviation works shut down a busy section of the S2S Dublin Bay cycle route, forcing riders into what he describes as an “anti-cycling death trap”.The northern section of the route, which links to the Clontarf … Read more