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On anniversary of his mother’s death, Chris Boardman says justice system is failing cyclists and their families

 A year after Chris Boardman’s mother was killed by a van driver while riding her bike, the former world and Olympic champion turned cycling campaigner has said that the justice system is failing cyclists and their families.> Tributes paid after Chris Boardman’s mother killed cyclingThe British Cycling police advisor prefaced a message posted on Twitter on Friday … Read more

Open UP gravel/adventure frameset 2017

Open’s distinctive, bright orange UP (which stands for Unbeaten Path) combines a light and stiff carbon fibre frame and fork designed explicitly to perform on dirt and gravel with huge tyre clearance, so you can fit just about any tyre you want including mountain bike options. It’s packed with nicely executed design details, but it … Read more

Brit is first to cycle height of Everest on a Raleigh chopper

A man who cycled the height of Mount Everest on a Raleigh chopper bike has entered the Everesting Hall of Fame for his efforts.David Sims, a 38-year-old from Southport, cycled up Hunters Hill 92 times earlier this month.He completed the 184 miles 29,029 ft of vertical climbing to top his previous achievement of completing the … Read more

oBikes removed from London borough over obstruction complaints

Deckles cycle hire company oBike has been told to remove its “obstructive” bicycles from a London borough days after launching.Hammersmith and Fulham Council served a highway obstruction notice on at least one bike this week after it was left in the street – as designed by the scheme.Now the council has asked for all bikes … Read more

Boy discovers bike light that has been to space and back

A young boy who found a bike light that had failed 92,000 feet from space discovered he had become part of an experiment to test its performance in extreme conditions.Liam Mewis, 13, was walking to school in Burton when he discovered the light, attached to a parachute, lying on the ground.Images have now been released … Read more

Kalf Tall Sock

We don’t review many socks on road.cc, but the Kalf Tall socks are worth a mention. They complement the Kalf Flux jersey and bib shorts very well, matching up with the little fluoro-orange/pink highlights and completing the look, and they also have some nice little touches.://www.evanscycles.com/store-finder”>> Find your nearest Evans store hereThe reflective dotted pattern in a chevron design … Read more

Milltag Men’s Northern Jersey

The Milltag Men’s Northern jersey turned up in time for summer testing, but with its short sleeves it should be ideal outer-wear for Geordie’s unsupported bike ride to the South Pole – though he’ll be pleased to hear it fits well with arm warmers, should temperatures dip.‘Where are you from? Where are you going? Where … Read more

Against the Force of nature

“Shit”“We’ve got seven minutes to get our bags on the van”“Shit”“Shit”We’ve over-slept and it’s all gone a bit Four Weddings And A Funeral.Run around.“Shit”“Shit”Throw things in bags.“Shit”Stretch cycling clothes on.“Shit”Final ablutions, zip up bags, crash out the door, act casual and nonchalant.“Morning”“Morning”Toss bags into the back of the van with a measured display of indifference … Read more