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West Lothian cyclist dies six months after breaking neck in crash in Spain
A cyclist from West Lothian has died six months after breaking his neck in a crash while cycling in Spain.Former prison officer and Royal Navy submariner John Telfer’s neck was broken in two places and was left unable to breathe unaided due to paralysis of his phrenic nerve.He had landed on his neck after colliding … Read more
Ibis launches Hakka MX carbon adventure bike
OverIn the market for a new adventure bike? Here’s a new one to possibly add to your shortlist: the new Ibis Hakka MK.The new Hakka MK is a descendant of the US company’s previous Hakkalugi cyclocross bike but geared much more towards the growing trend for gravel and adventure riding.Ibis Hakka MX14 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)It’s … Read more
All 1,000 Mobikes removed from Manchester… but they’ll be back, and in greater numbers
Mobike has apologised to its users after abruptly removing all of its Manchester bikes from service. The dockless bike share firm says it is updating its system but will actually be increasing its presence as even more go back onto the city’s streets.Steve Pyer, the firm’s UK general manager, told the Manchester Evening News that … Read more
NeilPryde Nazaré
The NeilPryde Nazaré is an efficient and fairly lightweight aero road bike that offers sharp handling and rewards your efforts with snappy power transfer. Pros: Efficient, quick reacting, aerodynamic details, Aeroblade cockpit Cons: Deserves deeper section wheels NeilPryde offers two aero road frames, the Nazaré and the Nazaré SL, so let’s explain the differences between them straightaway. … Read more
Surrey school says students can only cycle to school if they fit a number plate to their bikes
Students attending the Beacon School in Banstead were this week informed that they will need number plates on their bikes if they wish to cycle to school.A letter dated November 13 states that from Monday December 11, all students of the academy school for 11-18 year olds, “will require a cycling permit in the form … Read more
Endura Pro SL PrimaLoft Gilet
It’s expensive, but if you need a gilet that can provide some vital insulation on top of windproof performance, then the Endura Pro SL Primaloft Gilet could be the layer for you. Pros: Insulation, thermal regulation, race fit, packable Cons: It ain’t cheap It all starts with the filling – a Primaloft stuffing that provides … Read more
Phil Gaimon responds on Fabian Cancellara ‘motor doping’ row
American former professional cyclist Phil Gaimon has issued a statement seeking to clarify comments he made in his newly-published book, Draft Animals, regarding Fabian Cancellara in which he said the Swiss rider “probably did have a motor” when winning certain major races.As we reported yesterday, lawyers acting on behalf of Cancellara, currently on his way … Read more
Coroner says DfT’s new pothole repair policy increases chances cyclists will be killed
The assistant coroner for Greater Manchester North says that the pothole guidance issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) in October 2016 increases the likelihood that cyclists will be killed.Peter Sigee reported on the death of Roger Hamer, a cyclist who was killed after crashing on Bury New Road in March 2016 after he had … Read more