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“No deterrent whatsoever”: Teenage driver who apologised to cyclist in court after crashing and leaving him with life-threatening injuries sentenced to community service

A driver who crashed into an oncoming cyclist while going “too fast” on a blind bend, leaving him with life-threatening injuries and trauma, was given 180 hours of community service and a 12-month driving ban after he apologised to the cyclist during the hearing in the court.Edward Seabrook, of Kibworth Beauchamp, had only passed his … Read more

Topeak Ratchet Rocket Essential

The Topeak Ratchet Rocket Essential is a super-compact and easy-to-use ratchet and bit tool set that you can employ both for roadside repairs or regular maintenance in the workshop. It’s well made, very effective and feels good in your hand. And while a little pricier than a lot of its rivals, it is lighter and … Read more

Cycle routes “painted on our pavements” blamed as campaigner calls for crackdown on “30mph” illegal e-bikes “before someone is killed”

A campaigner calling for the police and local authorities to crack down on the use of illegally modified electric bikes – which she says could lead to “someone being killed” – has argued that the problems surrounding the “dangerous” machines aren’t helped by the presence of shared-use paths or “cycle routes painted on our pavements”.In … Read more

“Totally blindsided”: Cuts and job losses expected at Komoot after route planning app bought by Italian tech firm infamous for mass layoffs

Komoot’s staff say they have been “totally blindsided” by the news that the route planning app has been bought by Bending Spoons, an Italian tech firm infamous for implementing severe cuts and mass redundancies after purchasing companies.The acquisition, which was confirmed on Thursday, comes in the same month Komoot announced that new users will be … Read more

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: up to 40% off Hunt wheels, Shimano 105 Di2 for £849, £1,500 off Ribble Endurance SL R Disc, 50% off Altura bib shorts & more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageSpring savings have sprung, and we’ve rounded up some of the best cycling deals we’ve found recently. Enjoy up to 40% off Hunt wheels, cycling jackets for under £20, and electronic groupsets at around half price. There are plenty more great deals too!Hunt … Read more

Telegraph claims “rich, Lycra-clad cyclists tearing through red lights” are riding “hugely expensive” bikes paid for by taxpayer in “nasty” tirade against Cycle to Work scheme

The Telegraph, which in the past year has not been shy when it comes to publishing critical and often questionable stories about cycling, has once again been accused of promoting a “nasty, culture wars” agenda against cyclists, after the newspaper’s head of money claimed this morning that “middle-aged men in Lycra earning six figures” were … Read more

Moon Meteor (400lm)

The Moon Meteor (400lm) comes in a neat little package and puts out a decent output for you to be seen by. Its daytime flash is especially good and in this mode the battery life is also very impressive. Its single-button design makes it easy to use, though the battery level feedback isn’t as clear as it … Read more