A cyclist suffered “two superficial cuts” after being ambushed by two men on a bridge in Cheshire, masked attackers blocking his path before holding a knife to his neck during an attempted robbery.The incident happened on Sunday evening (18 August) at around 10.23pm on the footbridge over Hunts Lock near Robert Street, Northwich, not far … Read more
A council’s announcement that it is planning a major roads upgrade scheme, having won funding from the Department for Transport that would see a “cycle optimised” CYCLOPS junction built, “reducing areas of conflict” and “optimising traffic flow” has been met with a vocal backlash from an outspoken portion of the community who have inundated the local … Read more
In an encouraging interview for those concerned by Labour’s lack of emphasis on plans for active travel during the election campaign and in the aftermath of their landslide victory, new Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has pledged the government will invest “unprecedented levels of funding” in cycling and walking, as well as developing a new road safety … Read more
The Rudy Project Tralyx+ sunglasses are excellent, with some fantastic technical features. They’re exceedingly comfortable and very versatile thanks to the high-performing photochromic lens.If the Tralyx+ are too expensive, check out our guide to the best cheap cycling sunglasses.My first impressions of these sunnies were really good. The case they come in is solid with … Read more
The London Duathlon will not be going ahead next month as planned, the event joining local cycling club time trials in being removed from Richmond Park this year after the charity that runs the green space announced it was reviewing its cycling policy “following several cycling-related incidents” due to cyclists riding “at excessive speeds”.Some had questioned why … Read more
Switching to a high-performance, lightweight saddle is one of the easiest upgrades to save weight and improve comfort on your road bike. Few component changes constitute a genuine improvement as much as a new seat. The best road bike saddles can lop a substantial amount of weight off your bike, and make for a more comfortable ride … Read more
Having a bell on bikes with drop handlebars can be a real pain because most won’t fit near enough the hoods, which means that when you want to ring it you have to take your hand off the brake. Enter the Crane E-Ne SBR bell, specifically designed for drop bars and a definite contender for … Read more
The family of a cyclist killed by a dangerous driver who was over the drink-drive limit and also tested positive for cocaine or its metabolites have spoken of their “all-consuming sadness”, the “drunken idiot” responsible for their loss now jailed for nine years.Robert Noble was killed on the morning of Sunday 28 January this year, … Read more
