Cyclist disabled with life-changing brain injury awarded $29m damages after collision caused by inattentive truck driver “going too fast”

A cyclist in the United States has been awarded $29 million by a court after he suffered “extensive injuries” when he was hit by a truck driver “going too fast” and who “wasn’t paying attention”, the life-changing impact causing multiple fractures and a severe brain injury that is likely to mean he requires assistance for the rest of his … Read more

Cateye AMPP1700

The Cateye AMPP1700 is a decent front light that’s well built and simple to use. I don’t really feel like it’s a frontrunner for your cash in this part of the market, though. You can check out our favourites in our guide to the best front bike lights.The AMPP1700 is a new light for Cateye, … Read more

“Many Tories sincerely hate bike schemes”: Stop bashing cycle lanes and LTNs, former Boris Johnson adviser tells Conservatives — as “enormous noise on social media” doesn’t mean they are “vote losers with the general public”

A former adviser to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservatives to stop bashing cycling infrastructure projects such as bike lanes and low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) — arguing that despite “enormous noise on social media” and many Tories feeling “hate” towards them, it doesn’t mean that they are “vote losers with the general public”.Andrew Gilligan was a transport adviser … Read more

The most expensive bib tights we’ll have ever reviewed! Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Hunt, Muc-Off, Coros and Madison

From the “absolute fastest, no compromise, all-around road race wheelset” to the most expensive bib tights we’ll have ever reviewed here at road.cc, this week’s Five Cool Things also features the latest Coros Pace Pro GPS Smart Watch, waterproof accessories and winter cycling gear. Let’s get into the previews…Assos Mille GTO Winter Bib Tights C2 (£420)> Best … Read more

Café owner claims “pointless” cycle lane “destroying” business as lost parking spaces mean customers of 10 years “won’t turn around any more”, but council points out safe and attractive streets “boost economic activity”

The owner of a café opposite Worthing Station has hit out at a £3m West Sussex Council project aiming to make the area a “welcoming and vibrant gateway” to the town and “more accessible, attractive, comfortable and safe”, his objection that a new cycle lane outside his business will replace car parking and turn Railway Approach into a … Read more