Ten cyclists died on Irish roads in the first six months of this year, six more than in the same period of 2016, and more than in 2015 as a whole.According to The Times, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) say that the single biggest cause is the high speed of driving on the island.Of the … Read more
Cyclists in Dublin have called for rubber linings to be fitted to tram tracks at crossings to prevent Edinburgh-style injuries and death.One woman has been killed and many others injured in the Scottish capital, due to being caught in tram tracks and slipping in wet weather.Dublin’s Cross City Luas line is now the focus of … Read more
The Altura Dry Mesh Vest is a really comfortable and incredibly breathable base layer at a great price. While brand snobs may sniff at the Altura marque, this is unwarranted. This vest is only missing an inspirational motif on the chest to give me difficulty picking between this and more upmarket tops.First of all, the fit … Read more
Team Sky’s Chris Froome is currently leading the Tour de France and this is the Pinarello Dogma F10 he’s riding.Tour de France 2017 Chris Froome Pinarello Dogma F10 – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Pinarello announced the Dogma F10 at the start of the year. The Italian brand claims – as is usually the case – … Read more
Two young drivers in Cologne who killed a cyclist while having a street race have been ordered to stand for a retrial.The motorists, who were 21 and 22 at the time, sped at 95km/h (59mph) through the city on a whim.One of the pair hit a 19 year old female cyclist who was in a … Read more
Lilian Calmejane of Direct Energie has won Stage 8 of the Tour de France at Station des Rousses as the race entred the Jura mountains, the second of the country’s five mountain ranges it will tackle this year.The 24-year-old had been a member of a 13-man breakaway group that finally git clear with around 100 kilometres … Read more
The Yokozuna Motoko disc brake calipers are the lightest option for cable-actuated hydraulic braking, and have many benefits to consider, but the comparison with the market leader isn’t a simple one.It’s a given that full hydraulic brakes are the best stopping option if you have the cash for a setup including the mandatory hydraulic levers. … Read more
Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera takes a trip to New York State today, where a cyclist endured a close pass by a UPS Freight 18-wheeler back in 2015.“This UPS Driver decided to start honking and then swerve in to me on the road,” writes the video uploader, Mike. “And then he … Read more
Not for profit organisation 20’s Plenty For Us has accused road safety charity IAM RoadSmart of attempting to ‘undermine’ 20mph speed limits. The campaign group has taken issue with IAM RoadSmart’s recent claim that “widespread confusion over 20mph may be undermining a more general trend to slow down.”Responding to recent government speed compliance statistics which … Read more
Handlebars, they come in many varieties of shape, reach and bend, and which a rider chooses comes down to personal preference. It also depends on the choice the team equipment sponsor offers them, but most handlebar brands these days offer a wide selection for them to choose from. Here’s a look at the different handlebars being … Read more
