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Passers-by use defibrillator to save cyclist’s life after he is knocked off bike
Passers-by who rushed to the aid of a cyclist in north west England have been credited with saving his life by using a defibrillator to restart his heart when it stopped after he was knocked off his bike.The defibrillator had only been installed at Billinge News and Booze in Billinge, midway between St Helens and … Read more
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro 300 rear light
The Lezyne Strip Drive Pro is a very powerful rear light that is simple to operate with a myriad of settings to suit everyone. The mode memory is useful for when you’ve found your preferred beam type, and although battery life is on the short side, the auto economy mode should get you home in … Read more
Pinarello apologises for sexist e-bike advert
Italian bike brand Pinarello has apologised for a sexist advertisement in which it suggested that women buy its new Nytro electric bike to be able to keep up with their boyfriends.A post on Instagram earlier this week showed a picture of a woman with the caption: “I’ve always wanted to go cycling with my boyfriend but until … Read more
It’s the Kinesis UK Badlands GravelCross event this weekend
Time to dig out the cyclocross or adventure bike and dust down the mountain bike shoes, it’s the final round of the Kinesis UK sponsored GravelCross series this weekend. The final event of 2017 takes to the Chiltern Hills for a mix of road and off-road shenanigans and should be a lot of fun.The Badlands … Read more
Sportful R&D Strato Bib Tights
If you’re looking for bib tights that can keep you insulated against the cold and protected against chill winds, the innovative new R&D Strato bib tights from Italian company Sportful could be for you. They are top-end money but the clever approach to providing wind protection works really well, and comfort is of the highest … Read more
Santini Womens Coral 2.0 Winter Longsleeve Jersey
The Santini Women’s Coral 2.0 Winter Long Sleeve Jersey keeps you warm and comfortable in wintry weather. Made of lovely, soft thermofleece fabric, it’s a very nice jersey to pull on before a chilly ride. Santini recommends it for between 5 and 15°C and I would definitely agree with this: it kept me warm when … Read more