Cycling UK says that getting more children cycling to school should be a public health priority after the Millennium Cohort Study highlighted a ‘stark’ increase in the proportion of children who are overweight or obese between the ages of seven and 11.The BBC reports that the study of nearly 12,000 children found 25 per cent … Read more
West Midlands Police has released CCTV footage of the moments leading up to a collision in which a driver mounted the pavement to hit a cyclist in Bilston before leaving the scene. The victim was left with multiple skull fractures and other serious injuries, from which he continues to recover.The incident occurred on St Chad’s … Read more
The Santini Beta Light Short Sleeve Wind Jersey is a good option for in-between, possibly showery days. It’s similar to Castelli’s Gabba, offering protection from light rain without requiring that you pull on a waterproof shell and without causing you to overheat even when riding fast. It’s not one you’d choose for the depths of winter, but for … Read more
The Moon Meteor-X Auto is an innovative light that brings together strong battery life and a powerful beam at a very reasonable price, but it’s not the simplest to operate. Pros: Bright, auto function, price Cons: Over-complicated sequencing of modes Moon has been making a name for itself for a number of years, and the … Read more
West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to cyclists to be vigilant after drawing pins were found scattered on a route used by bike commuters in Leeds.An officer who patrols the north east of the city revealed on Twitter that he stopped to help a female cyclist who had punctured on the Meanwood Valley cycle … Read more
Double Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell says he believes Sir Bradley Wiggins “is worth a gamble” for a place in the Team GB squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.Cracknell has been coaching Wiggins since the five-time cycling gold medallist and 2012 Tour de France winner switched sports earlier this year.He said that Wiggins’ competitive … Read more
What is it?TravelSafely does what it says on the tin and more: aimed primarily at drivers but with massive potential implications for cyclists and pedestrians too, the app connects phones with traffic networks and other road users, with spoken alerts to warn of hazards. The American startup believes their app can save lives, saying they want to do something about the 40,000 … Read more
Looking for an event in early 2018 to keep your motivation levels topped up over the winter? Looking for an event with a twist? The Dark Skies could be for you. It’s an 80km night-time gravel event in the North Yorks Moors and takes place on 24th February. Piqued your interest? Read on…The ride will start on … Read more
The Kalf Five Men’s Gloves are windproof and water resistant and they provide enough warmth for most winter conditions, as long as you’re happy putting a liner glove underneath when it gets down close to freezing. Pros: Comfortable, low bulk, grippy, good price Cons: Not waterproof The outer fabrics (nylon/elastane back, nylon/polyurethane palm) and membrane … Read more
