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Magicshine Rouleur Colour Photochromic Sunglasses
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
Taxi driver avoids assault conviction for pushing cyclist who called him a “p***k” after dangerous close pass – because judge said driver was “taken aback by bad language”
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
Cycling Health Q&A: Prostate problems – time to talk about men’s health
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
Are the cycling culture wars back? And did they ever go away? Plus: What’s next for Tom Pidcock after dramatic Ineos Grenadiers fallout?
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
Controversial cycle lane “will close a whole load of businesses and cost jobs” claims mayor, as rival mayors clash over delays to infrastructure’s removal
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
“You’ve really got to expect the unexpected”: Driving instructor says “chaotic, distracting” new roundabout with cycle lanes, 36 traffic lights, and coloured surfaces has “too much to look at”
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
I’ve got an hour to train. How much cycling can I do?
Those long, hot, sunny days of summer are over. Well, they were long, anyway. Now that the nights are drawing in, the riding time feels more precious, and if you’re looking at hitting your goals for next year – or just hoping to hold onto that summer fitness until it’s nice out again – then … Read more
Court of Appeal to reconsider ruling on cycle funding cuts in England, with judge citing “real prospect of success”
The Court of Appeal has granted permission to campaigners challenging cuts to cycling and walking funding in England, with the judge citing a ‘real prospect of success’ in overturning an earlier ruling, in a decision considered pivotal to future long-term investment in active transport.The Rt Hon. Lord Justice Lewison has said Transport Action Network (TAN) … Read more
Ravemen FR300
The Ravemen FR300 is excellent as a daytime running light or for urban commuting. Its dual mount gives it a secure and sleek look on your computer mount, with the only drawback being that it didn’t work quite as well with a large cycling computer.Want to make yourself as visible as possible when riding at night? … Read more