There are now so many cyclists in Copenhagen that authorities have installed information screens allowing riders to choose routes with the least congestion.There is barely enough room for all the two-wheeled commuters at peak time, and to alleviate frustration, large screens will explain where the jams are.“More accessibility is needed for the increasing number of … Read more
A driver who knocked a 14-year-old boy off his bike and then left him for dead has been jailed for three years and four months.Jack Archer was riding his bike in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, at around 10pm on Monday 25 July 2016, when he was overtaken by Steven Mills in his car.Mills hit Jack, but fled … Read more
An 80 year old who said he was told he was too old to continue riding the Étape Caledonia has been assured he will be allowed to enter next year.As we reported earlier this week, John McNally has completed the event on eight occasions, but according to the event’s website those over the age of … Read more
Brian Cookson has confirmed that he is seeking a second term as president of world cycling’s governing body, the UCI.In a statement, he said: “I am seeking the continued trust and support of the cycling community, so we can build on the progress that we have made together over the last four years.”The UCI presidential … Read more
A man who crashed when the wheel came off a Belfast Bike public hire bicycle believes that vandals may have removed the nuts attaching it to the front forks.Adam Turkington, 45, was left dazed when he hit his head after coming off the bike near Queen’s Bridge as he tried to mount a pavement, only … Read more
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has added the Dutch Reach method of opening car doors to its driver’s manual. The method is not a law or a requirement, but a suggestion to promote safety, hopefully reducing the number of cyclists who are being doored.The Dutch Reach involves motorists opening their door with their opposite … Read more
British national road champion Adam Blythe is the latest pro cyclist to have taken to social media to protest about poor driving.The Aqua Blue rider posted a series of three tweets this morning in which he revealed he had called the police after he was “almost ran off the road” by a motorist.But rather than … Read more
You may be familiar with The Rules, a largely irreverent look at ‘what makes ours such a special sport’ by The Velominati, also known as ‘The keepers of the cog’. Now they are back with this new book, The Hardmen – Legends of the Cycling Gods. In it they focus on a few riders who … Read more
Campagnolo might have just launched disc brakes, but it hasn’t given up on rim brake wheels just yet. It has this week unveiled a new Bora wheelset featuring a new brake track that provides a claimed 3% braking improvement in the dry and 43% in the rain compared to the previous model, but a massive 55% improvement … Read more
The Oxford Mail has launched a campaign encouraging the use of cycle helmets and offering readers the chance to purchase one for just £5. While doubtless well-intentioned, some may take issue with the tone of the coverage, with one recent article headlined ‘WEAR ONE TO SURVIVE’.Last month a preliminary inquest heard that Oxford cyclist Claudia … Read more
