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James May tells councils to stop being “t***s” and build more cycle lanes
James May believes much of the anti-cycling opposition out there “smacks of sheer bloody-mindedness” and has been left wondering why councils “are being t***s” when it comes to providing cycle lanes and other cycling infrastructure.The presenter is most famous for his role on the BBC motoring show Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside Richard … Read more
Shimano RC1 (RC102) shoes
The Shimano RC1 shoes offer decent stability and stiffness for an entry-level option. However, they come up very small, and unless you have very flat feet, the straps don’t wrap fully. And even though they’re entry level price-wise, you can get more for your money elsewhere.Though the RC1s are Shimano’s entry-level shoes, they take a bit of … Read more
“A massive opportunity to make roads safer”: Police reveal councils don’t currently have access to close pass data, as cyclist urges forces and local authorities to work together
Should councils have access to police close pass data in order to assist in planning infrastructure to make the roads safer? That’s the question a cyclist has posed after discovering his local council cannot currently access information such as close pass reports made to the area’s police force.It is something that, from the outside, sounds … Read more
Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIn this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re showcasing some exciting innovations including an inflatable helmet for compact lid storage, and a bike light that claims to boost visibility by lighting up your legs. Keep reading to learn more about some of the products currently … Read more
A 70g power meter with tool-free installation for £115? What’s the catch?
BikeOn says its CycleClick power meter will attach to your bike chain in seconds without tools and provide accuracy comparable to a high-end device at a pre-launch price of just US$149 (which converts to £115 using today’s exchange rate).Well, this is all very odd, isn’t it? What the hell is going on here?In short, BikeOn’s … Read more
Cycling projects ‘squeezing out motorists in favour of cyclists’, Conservative councillor claims during “fierce” debate over controversial cycle lane
Tensions over a cycle lane in Greater Manchester resulted in a “fierce debate” about the scheme and the wider implementation of active travel infrastructure, one councillor claiming that such projects are ‘squeezing out motorists in favour of cyclists’.The Manchester Evening News reported the “fierce” proceedings at the first meeting within the council chamber of Rochdale Town Hall in over … Read more