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Italian pro cyclist pushed off bike, punched in face, and hit with rock in two vicious, unprovoked assaults by motorbike attackers
An Italian professional cyclist says he is now “scared” to train on local roads after he was threatened, pushed off his bike, and punched in the face by motorbike-riding thugs at the end of a training ride with his brother this week, in what appears to be two random, completely unprovoked attacks.Luca Colnaghi, who races … Read more
Santini Alpha Under Gloves
Santini Alpha Under Gloves are made from Polartec’s ultra-lightweight insulating Alpha fabric and will keep your fingers warm and your hands comfortable on cold morning rides when worn with a pair of winter cycling gloves, but there were issues with durability with our pair.> Buy now: Santini Alpha Under Gloves for £43 from SantiniAs is … Read more
Why a gravel bike could be the only bike you need — the pros and cons of using a gravel bike as your only bike
Gravel bikes have moved very quickly from being the latest bike-related craze to a significant part of most bike companies’ ranges. Designed for everything from smooth roads to rugged off-road adventures, could a gravel bike be the only bike you need for commuting, training, and exploring? Let’s get into the pros and cons… 2024 road bike vs gravel … Read more
British Cycling “killing off” sport and harming smaller events, says organiser of cancelled race after risk assessor demanded “huge, last-minute” £4,000 safety changes
The organiser of a town-centre criterium race has claimed that British Cycling’s “demanding, top-down” approach to risk assessment could harm smaller events and ultimately “kill off” the sport in the UK, after the governing body made a late request for several safety changes to the course, leading to increased costs and, ultimately, the crit’s cancellation.Earlier … Read more
Concerns raised about possible attacks on cyclists after popular family cycle path sabotaged with piles of logs “deliberately” left by “idiots” and hooded men spotted shouting threats at passing riders
A popular traffic-free cycle path on the Isle of Wight has been the subject of two apparent anti-cycling sabotage attempts in the space of a month, after piles of logs were left strewn across the trail – and immediately replaced after being moved by cyclists – and hooded, cider-drinking men were spotted allegedly shouting threats … Read more