The latest phase of a massive active travel scheme – the first part of which was branded “Britain’s biggest bike lane” by the Daily Mail and motorists unhappy at the infrastructure’s width – has come under fire from some locals, who claim that the project does not represent “value for money”, that “not enough” cyclists … Read more
The Van Rysel Road Cycling Shoes RCR are the much-anticipated racing kicks from Decathlon’s high-end bike and kit brand. These come in at a fraction of the price of the top-level shoes from the competition, they have stiff soles, a comfortable fit and an effective twin-dial retention system. They do have a slightly long and narrow … Read more
Cycling campaigners in Greater Manchester have condemned those responsible for strewing tacks across a cycle route that is popular with families riding with their children.The tacks were discovered earlier today in two separate locations on the Fallowfield Loop traffic-free cycle path.The route, which follows that of a disused railway line, was developed and built by … Read more
A man who went on the run for 24 years after being convicted of killing of two cyclists is finally behind bars after police in Cheshire tracked him down to France, where he was living under an assumed name.Huseyin Ozkaram, aged 53 was bailed in August 2000 after being convicted of causing the deaths the … Read more
A hit and run driver who knocked a cyclist from her bike and fled the scene was arrested in Michigan after a police dog tracked the motorist and flushed her out of woodland to be met by officers.Michigan State Police say that officers from Cadillac Post in Manistee County, which lies on the eastern shore … Read more
The Assos Equipe RS Schtradivari Bib Shorts S11 certainly talk a good game – even if they’re hard to say – and for the most part they live up to it. The semi-mobile chamois does an excellent job of combating chafing, and faults are hard to find anywhere beyond the price tag.So what do you … Read more
A coroner’s inquest has been told that no charges will be brought against a cyclist who was riding laps of London’s Regent’s Park when he crashed into a pensioner, causing her fatal injuries.Hilda Griffiths, aged 81, died two months after the collision which happened shortly after 7am on a Saturday morning in June 2022, in which … Read more
The Met Idolo Mips road helmet is very comfortable and adjustable, and – as you can no doubt guess from the name – uses Mips technology. For under £100 it’s very good, available in two sizes and six colours.For more choices, from budget lids for urban commuting to money-no-object aero specials, check out our guide to … Read more
If you’re partial to listening to some tunes while riding your bike, there are now a multitude of options in the form of headphones with technology such as bone-conduction that promise a safer and more convenient alternative to conventional earbuds. What if you want to share those tunes with others, and share them via something a … Read more
