A 49-year old cyclist from Cheltenham has created an extraordinary piece of Strava art in Cardiff. Anthony Hoyte’s seven-and-a-half-hour 78.9 mile ride saw him create a bespectacled moustachioed face. You can see details on Strava here.Last month Hoyte won a prize for another piece of work. Fowl Play was created in Bristol as part of … Read more
The dhb Flashlight Force waterproof jacket is the top model in the range. Aimed at the ‘serious commuter’, it offers considerable bang for moderate buck. On me the sleeves are a little on the long side, but that could suit you perfectly.Materials/specificationThis is a three-layer waterproof. The main is made from 100% polyamide, the membrane … Read more
A departure from our Near Miss of the Day feature today, in that this particular motorist didn’t miss. The explanation? “I feel like you’re the one that jumped in front of my car because I didn’t even see you.”She may well feel that way, but watching the footage it’s hard to see how a cyclist … Read more
The cyclist who was the subject of footage released by Network Rail recently has given her explanation of how she came to end up trapped between the barriers at a level crossing in West Sussex.A joint Network Rail and British Transport Police mobile CCTV van was watching for motorists jumping the lights when it captured … Read more
Cyclists are 15 times more likely to be killed on the road than drivers, according to the government’s new figures.Despite doing many fewer miles per year than drivers, cyclists take on far more risk on Britain’s roads.Statistics released by the Department for Transport show 102 cyclists died in Britain last year – a slight increase … Read more
1. Ed Sheeran? Hard as nailsSay what you like about his music, but after falling off his bike, breaking both arms and carrying on to the nearest pub to get help, we’ve a new found respect for the Norfolk balladeer. Read more here 2. This definitely wouldn’t be on our bucket list while out on a … Read more
Complaints of sexism from Jess Varnish were the catalyst for change at British Cycling, according to chief executive Julie Harrington.Performance Director Shane Sutton resigned last year, accused of using inappropriate and discriminatory language towards Varnish.An independent investigation spoke of a “culture of fear”, “dysfunctional leadership” and the “inept” handling of allegations .In her first interview … Read more
E-bikes could be available with subsidies under policies being examined in an effort to get more people cycling.Roads minister Jesse Norman told the Guardian that electric cargo bikes could be used to deliver packages, easing the gridlock caused by a boom in online shopping.He said: “I think e-bikes and ebikes-plus are a really interesting potential … Read more
Kärcher is the Hoover of the jet washing world, its yellow products a familiar sight across suburbia for washing cars and driveways. Its new OC3 Portable Cleaner is a battery-powered portable outdoor cleaner that is ideal for cleaning dirty bikes after a race or ride, being small enough to fit in the car boot, or … Read more
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he cycled to the pub after the bike crash earlier this week in which he broke bones in both his arms and fractured a rib.Speaking on the Jonathan Ross show to be screened tomorrow evening on ITV, the singer-songwriter said that he only realised how serious his injuries were the … Read more
