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Three masked moped-riding teenagers arrested after “horrifying” series of attacks on cyclists
Three teenagers have been arrested following what one cyclist described as a “horrifying spike” in attacks on people riding bikes at the hands of “laughing” masked moped users in Bristol, which have left two cyclists with broken collarbones and fractured fingers respectively, while one woman was also reportedly sexually assaulted by the moped riders.Avon and … Read more
“Is that the tree repeatedly struck by passing vehicles?” Fuming residents slam “eco-vandalism” as bike lane project sees 10 trees cut down “all for the odd cyclist” – but locals ridicule “nature-loving car drivers mourning tree loss”
A week after plans for a new cycle lane in Coventry were approved – following months of protests, which even attracted the support of Sir David Attenborough, from residents angry that 26 trees were set to be felled to make way for the scheme – Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council has become the latest … Read more
Allowing taxis in bus lanes over Christmas a “huge step backwards” that will “put cyclists at risk”, say cycling campaigners
A decision to allow taxi drivers to use some bus lanes in Belfast over the Christmas period – in a bid to ease congestion in the city centre – has been branded a “huge step backwards” that will “make cycling less safe” and put people off riding bikes, Cycling UK has said.Meanwhile, the Belfast Cycle … Read more
road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Save £270 on a Van Rysel road bike, exclusive 12% off code on Newlane helmets, £40 off Garmin Varia Radar light, £27 quid Specialized lids + more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageBlack Friday may have passed, but there are still plenty of fantastic Christmas deals to be found – if you act fast! This week’s Dealclincher round-up highlights some of the best offers we’ve spotted across the web, from the likes of Tredz, … Read more
Ravemen TR350
The Ravemen TR350 is a very good light – well built, bright enough for any type of riding and the battery life is great. However, the 350-lumen output requires a large capacity battery, which makes the light quite bulky and heavy.My preference for a rear light is that it offers a range of modes suitable … Read more
GT Bicycles to pause new releases and lay off staff, but iconic American brand not shutting down and “will continue to sell bikes”
Iconic American cycling brand GT Bicycles has announced that it will pause the release of any new bikes and lay off a significant chunk of its staff before the end of this year, while also letting go of “all of its athletes”, according to a pro downhill and BMX racer sponsored by the company.The decision … Read more
Cake by the bike lane: Cyclists bring cake, mince pies and non-alcoholic Prosecco to thank workers for building new segregated cycle lane
In a heart-warming move, cyclists in Brighton surprised council workers with mince pies, Prosecco (albeit with no booze), and a cake with ‘Thank you’ written on it, to thank them for building a new cycle lane in the city.The segregated, two-way cycle lane was built, along with new zebra crossings, on the A23 Preston Road, … Read more
“With Remco, we’ve probably blown 20 hours of wind on him” — Castelli’s Steve Smith on kitting out the pros and the evolution of cycling clothing
In the first of two exclusive interviews with Castelli boss Steve Smith, we find out how his love of cycle racing has taken him from the streets of Portland to working in wind tunnels with Filippo Ganna and Remco Evenepoel, and along the way, creating the legendary Aero jersey and Gabba jacket.For full disclosure, we … Read more