One of the UK’s most beloved televisual sporting traditions of the summer will come to an end in 2026, following the news that the Tour de France will no longer be shown on ITV after next year, after Warner Bros. Discovery and Eurosport announced that they had agreed a new exclusive rights deal for cycling’s biggest … Read more
Ned Boulting is back with another one man show, which is in essence a two-hour retelling of his latest book, 1923. If you’re not familiar with the book then it tells the story of the chance acquisition of an original reel of Pathé footage, two and a half minutes of a report on stage four … Read more
Are bicycle panniers the best way to carry stuff? They certainly can be, depending on your bike and individual needs. In this guide, we’ll take a look at your bike luggage options and help you choose from the best panniers and pannier racks available.Bicycle panniers make it easy to carry stuff that’s too bulky for your … Read more
The Magicshine Rouleur Colour Photochromic glasses have impressed me with their performance and boast a remarkably high specification for very modest money. I like the matt green frame colour too, which could pass for black and is neutral enough to complement most riding kit, though they’re also available in white/pink.> Buy now: Magicshine Rouleur Colour Photochromic glasses … Read more
A taxi driver who pushed a cyclist during a confrontation sparked by the motorist’s “dangerous” close pass has avoided a conviction for assault, after the judge concluded that the motorist might have been “a bit taken back” by the cyclist’s “bad language”.Eamon Judge, a 52-year-old taxi driver from Dublin, said he felt intimidated by the … Read more
Men may be notoriously reticent to talk about their health, and even more so when it concerns the more personal areas of the body. But when it comes to cycling, people often infer an association between time in the saddle and prostate or urological issues. To cut a long story short… this association is largely false. … Read more
When it comes to culture war discourse around cycling, things had become a bit quiet lately. Too quiet.After a brief, extremely welcome period of respite following a general election campaign which saw cycling and active travel largely sacrificed on the so-called ‘War on the Motorist’ altar, the political and ideological conflict, and divisive rhetoric, surrounding riding a … Read more
The long, drawn-out, and complicated saga surrounding Middlesbrough’s controversial Linthorpe Road cycle lane – encompassing everything from frequent pedestrian and cyclist injuries to opposition from disgruntled business owners and public political spats – has taken another twist this week, after two rival mayors who promised to rip out the infrastructure engaged in yet another war … Read more
A driving instructor in Cambridge has branded a new roundabout layout in the city, which features dedicated crossing facilities for cyclists and pedestrians, “chaotic” and “too distracting” – after residents complained that the recently upgraded junction, which features 36 traffic lights, was increasing congestion and leaving “long queues of cars standing on idle”.Earlier this month, … Read more
