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Cyclist who hit elderly woman in pedestrian area while trying to evade wardens in “military-style combat uniforms” sentenced to 240 hours of unpaid work

A cyclist who injured a grandmother while riding through Grimsby’s pedestrianised Victoria Street has been sentenced to 240 hours of unpaid work, after a court heard he had been trying to evade two wardens wearing “black military-style combat uniforms” who leapt out and attempted to grab him.Elijah Daines, 22, of no fixed address, admitted causing … Read more

“If we had a WorldTour team, it would be a Tour de France bike”: Ribble’s flagship Ultra-Race “bridges the gap between pure aero and ultra-lightweight”

Ribble has introduced a new Ultra-Race road bike at the top of its range that’s designed to sit somewhere between pure aero and ultra-lightweight race models. Made from MT65 carbon – a first in bike production, Ribble says – the Ultra-Race frame weighs a claimed 775g (size medium) with the top-specced build coming in at … Read more

Ere Omnia II CLR45

The Ere Omnia II CLR45 is a good-looking and dependable wheelset that performs well. The 45mm-deep rims deliver a decent combination of aerodynamics and handling, and while the overall weight is okay, there are lighter option out there at what is a very competitive price. But your £999 does include a lifetime warranty and a high … Read more

Are you an elite cyclist who WANTS to take potentially performance-enhancing painkillers? The University of Kent wants to hear from you

Researchers from the University of Kent want to hear from elite cyclists who are willing to take potentially performance-enhancing painkillers in the name of science, namely to help inform the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) if the drugs should be banned.The study is being conducted on behalf of WADA by researchers from University of Kent’s School of Natural Sciences, … Read more

Kryptonite Evolution 790 Folding Lock

The Kryptonite Evolution 790 Folding Lock is easy to use and easy to carry, and for those reasons it’s a good choice if you’re on and off your bike a lot in town. It’s not especially secure, though, and because of that I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re leaving your bike unattended for long periods.> … Read more

Can I ride a 200km 12 months in a row? #3: The Mendip Man

Three down: 25% of the way there, at least in terms of distance. Probably not in terms of mental load: the Ultimate Gospel Pass Audax was hard, but it was hard in good weather. This one, like the Ball Buster before it, was a brilliant day out in nigh-on-perfect conditions. Sooner or later my luck, … Read more