Mark Beaumont is currently attempting to ride around the world in 80 days. He’s not the only cyclist making such a journey however. Last week he bumped into Ed Pratt, who is making a similarly gargantuan trip, only with fewer wheels.While Beaumont is up against the clock, Pratt is now two-and-a-half years into his trip, … Read more
A cyclist who broke his pelvis and elbow after crashing on Lewes Road, Brighton, has blamed an unnecessary kerb for the incident. However, the council says it is not difficult to see and has suggested that inconsiderate parking may have contributed to the fall.The Argus reports that cycle lanes were added to Lewes Road in … Read more
The local government in Sydney, Australia has found a lucrative new revenue stream – charging fines from cyclists who break laws including cycling without a bell or failing to have lights on after dark.The state has raised $2.2m AUS (£1.3m) since March 2016 through police targeting cyclists and imposing some of the heaviest fines in … Read more
1. It doesn’t take much for Mario Cipollini to get his kit offThe legendary Italian sprinter stripped off again after doing so last year in response to photos of him riding without a helmet. This time it was to promote his new range of MCipollini bikes. “We got naked – and soon we’ll reveal her, too”, … Read more
An astonishing video showing 53 cyclists crashing on the same railway crossing in the USA has helped academics work out the risk factors for people crossing slippery tracks on two wheels.Researchers at the University of Tennessee noticed a cyclist falling from their office window, which overlooked an intersection, and decided to look further into the … Read more
Vitus Bikes first emerged as a frame builder in 1970s France. They now describe themselves as part of ‘the Chainreactioncycles.com family’ which gives a hint as to where you’ll find their current range of bikes.The Vitus name has been around for a while. For many, they’re remembered for their bonded 979 aluminium frames in the … Read more
Investors are pushing millions of pounds into dockless bike sharing because of the valuable data that users share with the schemes.According to a new report, “What attracts investors is the integration of rental services with the Internet or mobile Internet, such as GPS and mobile payment.”The report estimates that in China, by the end of … Read more
This incarnation of the Pro Vibe Di Stem focuses on aerodynamics and the latest technology used in electronic gear systems to turn your bike into a smooth-looking, wind-cheating work of art. Form is backed up by function, with a component that excels in stiffness without carrying any extra weight.We took a look at the Pro … Read more
Closing off this week’s round of DealCatchers we’ve got three great deals for those of you out there looking to throw down some quick times while the weather’s still half decent.We kick things off with two limited edition TTE bikes from Boardman. The British brand only has the two bikes we’re featuring today for a … Read more
Veloforte bars are an all-natural sports nutrition product, based on an Italian recipe that extends back to the ages of the Roman legions. They offer something really different to what’s currently on the market, and I’m certainly a convert.The bars come in three flavours, the Classico, reviewed here, the fruity Di Bosco, and the chocolatey … Read more
