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Near Miss of the Day 928: Tailgating Zipcar driver overtakes cyclist at pinch point before zebra crossing in “utterly pointless” manoeuvre
Today’s near miss takes us to Oakley Street in Chelsea, London, where a Zipcar driver decided to tailgate a cyclist through a 20mph zone before overtaking far too close — and at a visibly higher speed — as the rider approached a zebra crossing with oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing the road.The incident was captured … Read more
Cube launches three new road cycling shoes, including “everyday” model that’s apparently as light and stiff as £150 version
Cube has announced three new road cycling shoes, spanning from the new £300 carbon-soled “pure performance” RD C:68X through to a £100 “everyday” Sydrix shoe that Cube claims is as stiff (and almost the same weight) as the pricer Sydrix Pro (£150). German bike brand Cube turned heads in September when it launched its new Attain C:62 SLT … Read more
“They’re technically motorcycles”: Police continue crackdown on illegal ‘e-bikes’ causing “persistent” issues in city centres
Several more police forces have publicised the enforcement work they are taking to seize illegal ‘e-bikes’ that are “technically motorcycles”.As is regularly missed in news reports and even some police communications about some ‘e-bikes’, Suffolk Police is keen to point out these are not legally electric bicycles and “are technically classed as motorcycles”, the force educating … Read more
dhb cycling kit is quietly revived by Evans Cycles… and it’s already ‘half price’
Evans Cycles posted a new YouTube video yesterday announcing what it’s calling an “all new” dhb range. The kit is live online and it’s already heavily discounted. But is this new stock, or a brand refresh with a marketing push?The dhb cycling clothing range was launched in 2004 as Wiggle’s in-house brand and quickly earned a solid reputation for offering quality cycling … Read more
Topeak Escape Pod+ with Tube Cube
The Topeak Escape Pod+ with Tube Cube is a great way to carry your tools and spare tubes on your bike. It allows you to keep those items more organised than would be the case with a single-compartment storage unit. The inner liner stops it rattling and overall it works well, though there are cheaper … Read more
Campaigners will “fight to maximise conditions for cycling” once controversial tram route plans finalised, but warn against “huge speculation”
Cycling campaigners in Edinburgh have promised to “fight to maximise conditions for cycling, and all forms of active travel” once plans for a controversial new tram route in the city have been announced by the council, but suggested it is better to wait for a proposal to be finalised rather than speculating amid an “information void”.The … Read more
