A driver who murdered an e-bike rider by deliberately ramming him off his bike “to teach him a lesson for doing wheelies” has been jailed for life and will serve a minimum of 22 years.Abdirahman Ibrahim, 21, hit e-bike rider Liam Jones, 22, twice just after midnight on 1 August 2023, the second time catapulting him … Read more
Belgian e-bike manufacturer Cowboy has issued a recall for its C4 ST (Edition MR) due to a potential frame failure that presents “a serious risk of injuries” according to the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). This comes after reports of fatigue cracks appearing at the welded joint between the headtube and downtube after around … Read more
The Infini Mini-Luxo USB front and rear lightset is a minimalist user-friendly pairing designed to help you be seen by other road users. They’re quick to charge, surprisingly and decently bright for their decidedly diminutive dimensions, and I think they work best as daytime running lights or for riding in low-light conditions.For more options, check … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week’s Five Cool Things is all things cycling tech and gear. From Garmin’s Varia Vue light with built-in 4K camera to a ceramic bike coating from Dynamic, Litelok’s high-security wearable lock, a wireless charging Quad Lock phone mount, and Carradice’s 20L bar bag. Here are … Read more
The debate around low-traffic neighbourhoods in Oxford has continued after a Freedom of Information request (FOI) saw the council reveal that almost £4m has been spent on low-traffic schemes since 2021.The FOI request, made by the Oxford Mail, was responded to by Oxfordshire County Council, with the local authority confirming that it has spent more than £3.8m on the installation … Read more
An elderly pedestrian died in hospital last week following a collision involving a cyclist riding the Tour de Manc sportive last weekend.Greater Manchester Police has made no arrests but have appealed for information as the investigation into the fatal collision during the Manchester event continues.The force explained that the collision happened in Tameside at around … Read more
The Chrome Kadet WP Sling fixes the big issue I had with the regular Kadet: as the WP in the name indicates, it’s waterproof. That makes it year-round useful in the UK, as do its deceptive roominess, comfortable padding and nicely designed buckle.> Buy now: Chrome Kadet WP Sling for £120 from WardowWhile the plastic buckle here is … Read more
When a brand says that its new model is “the fastest UCI legal road bike, bar none”, well, you have to sit up and listen. That’s exactly the claim that Stromm Cycles makes for its Raktt aero road bike that’s scheduled for delivery by the end of October, so let’s take a look. 2025 Stromm … Read more
