You’d think that CCTV would work best as a theft deterrent if there were some sense that the footage might actually be seen. A Brighton man whose bike was stolen in full view of police-controlled cameras was this week told that Sussex Police would not be reviewing the recordings as this was not a proportionate … Read more
A cyclist who is standing trial for manslaughter after he collided with a pedestrian on London’s Old Street last year has said he did not know it was a legal requirement for his fixed-gear bike to be equipped with a front brake.He also told an Old Bailey courtroom that he did not believe that having … Read more
Swedish helmet and apparel company POC is a brand focused on safety, whether it’s visibility with very bright clothing or its unique helmet designs, and its latest quest in the pursuit of rider safety is SPIN, a new technology that is designed to reduce rotational impacts during a crash and lessen the impact.TECTAL_race_spin_blackBlue-970×970 (Image Credit: … Read more
Pearl Izumi are claiming that their new PI Dry technology is a game changer in waterproofing. The PI dry fabric has permanent water resistant technology that actually coats each fibre on the outside layer, so the garment remains water repellent underneath without saturating. Pearl Izumi’s new PI Dry fabric launches this AutumnThe treatment coats individual … Read more
Kenda’s Flintridge Pro is a reasonably priced tubeless tyre that stands up well to harsh conditions. Kenda recommends the Flintridge Pro for ‘dry, hard and sandy’ conditions, but they work pretty well in ‘wet, rocky and rooty’ as well. You wouldn’t plan a paved-road ride around them, but they’ll see you right for a few … Read more
Excuses, so what.Excuses are created for a variety of reasons, sometimes the reasons are good, sometimes they’re pretty poor. Fact is, they exist and they’re created by all but the best of us to avoid things that we should be doing. Usually the excuse takes our efforts away from something that’s likely to be tough, … Read more
UPDATED: The City of London Corporation says that more than nine in 10 motorists are complying with a ban on vehicles other than buses and bicycles at Bank Junction.The local authority that governs the Square Mile began an 18-month trial of the ban, which applies from 7am to 7pm on Mondays to Fridays, in May … Read more
These Grease and Grime Remover wipes are the first product to come from Velofresh and they are a good portable option for cleaning up after a roadside mechanical.I’ve cleaned my oily hands on many things over the years after an impromptu stop mid-ride to fettle with a greasy component: the grass verge, muddy puddles, my … Read more
Samuel Sanchez, who had been due to start the Vuelta on Saturday as part of BMC Racing’s team for the Spanish Grand Tour, has been provisionally suspended after failing an anti-doping control.The team said that it had provisionally suspended the 39-year-old, winner of the Olympic road race in 2008 and of stages at the Tour … Read more
Trek-Segafredo is setting up a development team that will be managed by the Alberto Contador Foundation, with two-time Giro d’Italia winner Ivan Basso heading up the sporting side of the new outfit.With three-year sponsorship deals agreed with US-based clothing firm Polartec and Italy-based meat products firm Kometa, the team aims to compete at UCI Professional Continental level … Read more
