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Widower of pedestrian killed by cyclist supports ‘dangerous cycling’ life sentences – but says “waiting so long is an absolute disgrace” after slamming “horrifying” police treatment of fatal collision
A widower has welcomed the government’s proposals to introduce legislation that would mean cyclists who kill could face life imprisonment, after campaigning for almost a decade following the death of his wife in a collision with a cyclist in Wiltshire – where a speeding motorist was recently jailed for ten months for fatally striking a … Read more
Tour de France stage winner dies during 1,000km charity ride, as tributes paid to “popular figure loved by entire peloton”
Tributes have been paid to retired pro cyclist Ludo Dierckxsens, after the former Belgian champion died on Thursday while taking part in a 1,000km charity ride at the age of 60.Dierckxsens, who won a stage at the 1999 Tour de France in his national champion’s jersey, collapsed on the Sint-Gillislaan in Dendermonde after falling ill … Read more
iGPSPORT SR30 Smart Radar Taillight
The iGPSport SR30 Smart Radar Taillight is the first radar-cum-rear light from a company that specialises in bike computers, front lights and fitness wearables. It’s aimed at the road riders among us who want more information about vehicles approaching from behind, and it adds a light with six modes to the mix too. But while … Read more
“Every one of them stolen”: Lance Armstrong poses alongside Tour de France yellow jersey collection for non-alcoholic beer ad – after investing in AI toilet camera start-up (yes, really)
Lance Armstrong, agent provocateur, strikes again.Back in November 2012, in the wake of USADA’s ‘reasoned decision’ which saw him banned for life and stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, the ever-obstinate Texan posted a defiant image on Twitter of himself lounging at his Austin home, surrounded by his seven by-then discredited … Read more
Cyclist fatalities on UK roads fall by 2% – and down a quarter compared to 2014 – but transport authorities warn “risk to people cycling remains the same”
The number of cyclists killed on British roads has fallen once again, dropping in 2024 by two per cent compared to the previous year, according to the Department for Transport’s latest road safety figures.However, in London, the number of cyclists fatalities rose by one, as the number of journeys by bike increased by five per … Read more
Speeding motorist jailed for 10 months for killing cyclist claimed he couldn’t see hi-vis-wearing rider due to oncoming headlights – but police say “no excuse” for pensioner’s driving
A motorist who killed an experienced club cyclist after striking her from behind while speeding has been sentenced to 10 months in prison – after initially claiming that he couldn’t see the rider, who was wearing hi-vis and using bike lights at the time, due to oncoming headlights.Mary Emerson-Reed, one of Cycling UK’s 100 Women … Read more
Bike shop ram raiders arrested and charged after “effectively destroying” shopfront and stealing two e-bikes in “aggressive” break-in
A man and a woman have been arrested and charged with burglary after police acted quickly to track down the perpetrators of an “aggressive” ram raid on an e-bike showroom, leaving the shopfront “effectively destroyed”.Two e-bikes were stolen during the overnight break-in at Uprise Bikes Electric in Swansea earlier this month, which saw a van … Read more
Amazfit Helio Ring
The Amazfit Helio Ring is a decent entry level ring, but it is not something that is ready to replace a smart watch or Whoop band yet. Sleep and recovery tracking works well, but the activity tracking is limited and the Zepp app has some limitations.The Amazfit Helio Ring is Chinese company Zepp Health’s entry … Read more