Cycling UK’s chief executive has had his stolen Brompton returned to him after an office worker spotted it abandoned near Dartford railway station.On Thursday’s live blog, we reported how Paul Tuohy’s Brompton was stolen from a train between London and Dartford on Wednesday night.“I was travelling back from a meeting in Soho, and as always … Read more
It’s not always easy to perceive how close a pass is on film. Not so on this occasion where a number of drivers pass safely to give us a benchmark before a beeping motorist passes with an audible thud.The incident occurred during Richard’s commute home on November 9, travelling from Walsall towards Sutton Coldfield up … Read more
Statistics from Transport for London (TfL) have revealed that 2017 is already a record year for the number of journeys made on London’s Santander Cycles. More than 10.3m trips have been made so far.The London Evening Standard reports that October was the best month on record, with just under a million hires, while seven of … Read more
23-year-old Australian pro Jason Lowndes has been killed after a motorist hit him from behind near Bendigo yesterday afternoon. The Herald Sun reports that the driver, a 20-year-old woman, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries.Lowndes had been riding to meet someone on Sedgwick Road, Mandurang, when he was hit from … Read more
The Panaracer Pasela PT folding tyre is a lighter version of the long-running and justly popular TourGuard tyre, and in my view it’s a very solid and sensible choice for general riding. PT stands for ProTite, which refers to the system of aramid belt for added puncture resistance. The tyre also incorporates 400D cord technology, … Read more
Leeds North East MP, Fabian Hamilton, has called for Government action after highlighting a series of justice system failings in the wake of the death of cyclist Ian Winterburn in December last year.Winterburn was cycling along the A6120 Ring Road in Halton, Leeds, on December 12, when he was hit by a motorist who turned … Read more
A cyclist has been fined £300 for causing a collision with a motorcyclist at the top of Winnats Pass in August. Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard that Eleanor Kelly did a U-turn at the top of the steep Peak District climb and in so doing caused a collision that resulted in injuries to a motorcyclist.The Derbyshire … Read more
It’s almost time to pat yourself on the back (or berate yourself) for your 2017 cycling efforts. Strava has launched its ‘Year in Sport’ video for you to watch with smug self-satisfaction or perhaps just as inspiration for the year ahead. You can find yours at 2017.strava.comYou can share your video to Strava as a … Read more
The Specialized Tarmac SL6 has been a very well received bike in 2017, with a lighter, stiffer and more aero frame providing a huge improvement in performance and handling compared to the previous version.We’ve just taken delivery of the women’s Tarmac SL6 Expert model equipped with the latest Shimano R8000 mechanical groupset. This model costs £3,500 … Read more
