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“I owe cycling a proper goodbye”: Irish cyclist convinced judge to delay 16-month jail sentence so he could ride Gran Fondo World Championships
A cyclist in Ireland, who was jailed for 16 months over the assault and harassment of a former colleague, convinced a court to delay his prison sentence so that he could compete at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.Cahir O’Higgins, a former solicitor, was sentenced in July for assault causing harm and harassing his former … Read more
10 cool bikes from Rouleur Live: Trek, Cannondale, Pinarello/Zwift & more
If you couldn’t make it to Rouleur Live at the end of last week, check out 10 of the best bikes that we spotted at the London expo.There were, of course, loads more bikes that aren’t featured here – maybe we’ll get time to add a few more as the day goes on – ut … Read more
DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes Black Friday takeover! 44% off Shimano groupsets, save over £2,300 on the Trek Domane SL 7, better than half price helmets and shoes + loads more
Black Friday is almost here, but you don’t have to wait until then to grab a bargain, as there are already plenty of great cycling deals about. Here we’re rounding up some of the best Black Friday offers from Balfe’s Bikes, with up to 50% off bikes, clothing, parts and accessories. There are some serious savings to be had, so … Read more
Bicycle insurance — compare quotes and find yourself a great deal to get your bike covered
If you’re looking for the best bicycle insurance there are an increasing number of companies in the market that can help. Often your house insurance policy will include some level of cover for bikes, but specialist insurers will often give you more options. In this article we’re here to help you to find the best cover for … Read more
Telegraph publishes “dossier of collision data” involving “rogue cyclists” in London parks, as Royal Parks continues campaign for new laws to prosecute ‘speeding’ cyclists
The Telegraph newspaper this weekend published information from a “dossier of collision data” from The Royal Parks in London and claimed it revealed “the full threat posed to pedestrians by dangerous and illegal cycling in the country’s most famous parks”.It was released, the newspaper said, using freedom of information laws and listed incidents involving cyclists … Read more
Fizik Tempo Beat Shoes
The Fizik Tempo Beat Shoes are a superb design for the multi-hyphen nature of modern cycling, working well for casual, gravel, touring and commuting/city riding, offering an ideal balance of stiffness and suppleness to make them effective on the bike and comfortable off it.As gravel continues to expand in the cycling world, in addition to … Read more
Check out the Cervelo S5 that Mark Cavendish rode to four Tour de France stage wins
With Mark Cavendish having just retired from professional road racing, let’s take a look back at the Cervelo S5 that he rode to four Tour de France stage victories in 2016, including Stage 1 of the race which secured him his a day in the race leader’s yellow jersey.Pics above and below: Simon Wilkinson, simon@swpix.comWe all … Read more
Are flimsy bike lane bollards actually safer for cyclists? Flexible wands lead to fewer and less serious bike crashes than rigid posts, vehicle inspection researchers claim
While flimsy plastic bike lane bollards are often decried by cyclists for failing to provide adequate protection from motor traffic, a recent study from Germany has found that flexible posts can lead to fewer and less serious crashes for cyclists than their more rigid counterparts.According to DEKRA, a Berlin-based company specialising in vehicle inspection and … Read more