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Sacked health minister hoped cyclist asking for more cycle lanes would be “mown down by an HGV” in “disgraceful” WhatsApp messages
Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over a series of abusive and offensive messages sent to a WhatsApp chat, including one in which he said he “had positive visions” of a constituent who asked for more cycleways in Greater Manchester “getting mown down by an HGV”.The messages were revealed by the Mail on Sunday and were … Read more
Moon Rigel Pro 1000lm
The Moon Rigel Pro 1000lm is bright, has a good battery life and it’s packed full of smart features, though with only two buttons it can be quite complex to operate some of them. The Garmin-style mount allows you to run the light either under or over the bar.For more options, check out our best … Read more
Why the Genesis Datum was such a groundbreaking bike
British brand Genesis is probably best known for its genre-defining Croix de Fer gravel bike, or perhaps you remember its Volare steel-framed road bike fondly, but we’re turning our attention to a less-celebrated model that we think was equally notable in its way: the Datum.> Genesis gives Croix de Fer “biggest update since it was introduced in … Read more
Look 785 Huez 105 Di2
The latest version of the Look 785 Huez boasts a stunning ride quality and geometry that makes for a race-orientated performance on all kinds of topography. This Shimano 105 Di2 model comes at a premium price, though, when compared with some very impressive competition.> Buy now: Look 785 Huez 105 Di2 for €4,941.00 from Cicli … Read more
Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Daytripper Pack
The Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Daytripper Pack is great – it’s tough, waterproof and well specced with internal pockets and external straps. It holds its shape no matter how much it rains (though the removable internal bracing makes it relatively heavy), and if this bright orange is too much there’s also a black version.At 332g … Read more
Flitedeck’s virtual cockpit now available to pre-order (FROM £1,361)… plus new Shimano shades, MAAP’s Lando Norris-inspired kit + more
It’s time for another round-up of some of the weirdest and most wonderful tech the cycling world has seen this week. And boy, do we have some treats for you. From some very, very expensive handlebars that want to make cycling computers obsolete, to a new Rotor power meter, Shimano’s new sunnies and more, grab … Read more
“We can’t wait for some horrible accident outside the school before we do anything”: No funding for safety schemes at school where driver hit child on bike, as council vows to “deal with fallout” from scrapping of controversial LTN
Cyclists in Exeter say they are “underwhelmed and disappointed” after the local council revealed that there is no funding for new school traffic safety schemes in an area where a low traffic neighbourhood initiative was controversially scrapped last year – and where children on bikes were hit by motorists flouting the traffic restrictions.The revelation came … Read more
Ineos Grenadiers and other teams refuse to continue French stage race after motorist almost drives into cyclists at roundabout – day after another driver strayed onto course and caused crash
The remainder of this year’s Étoile de Bessèges stage race has been thrown into doubt after the Ineos Grenadiers, Lidl-Trek, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, EF Education-EasyPost, and several other teams all refused to race and headed back to their team buses during stage three on Friday afternoon – following yet another near miss with a member of … Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery tries to tempt disgruntled cycling fans back with half price for seven months offer sent to viewers who cancelled subscriptions
Disgruntled British cycling fans, who cancelled their Eurosport subscription following last week’s announcement of a major price hike as part of racing coverage moving to TNT Sports, have reported being offered a half price £15.49-a-month deal for seven months.The offer was first put before viewers last week, when road.cc readers reported being offered seven months of discovery+ Premium … Read more