The fixie people at Foffa in London are working on a geared road frame for the Spring. It will feature classic ‘Audax’ geometry and steel tubes, probably Columbus Cro-Mo ‘Thron’. With a work-in-progress name of ‘Gears’ which their Tyson Sadlo thinks might stick since they’ve had the testing prototypes around their E1 address, the new road … Read more
Cyclists in Peterborough riding without lights, or with red lights attached to the front rather than the rear of their bicycles, are “causing a danger for motorists,” according to the Evening Telegraph’s website, Peterborough Today.The claim is made in an article highlighting a police campaign running over the next fortnight to make bike riders aware … Read more
Essentially two products in one, the Respro Hump reflective backpack cover has justly become something of an institution amongst urban warriors thanks to super tough, weatherproof construction and eye-catching designs.Arguably the electro luminescent version represents the Holy Grail for those seeking to emulate the proverbial Christmas tree on acid but our Camo Light design held … Read more
A candlelit vigil will be held at the Bow Roundabout in East London at 6pm tonight to commemorate the lives of the two cyclists who have lost their lives there in recent weeks.Among those attending will be the family of one of the victims, Brian Dorling, who was on his way to work as a … Read more
BBC TV presenter Matt Baker is almost within touching distance of London on the final day of his 484-mile Children In Need Rickshaw Challenge, which began last Saturday morning in Edinburgh. With more than £835,000 already raised, the big question is whether he can hit the £1 million mark, and we’ll be bringing you regular … Read more
Although they make a full range of cycling, running and skiing clothing, Craft are best known for their base layers and this is another top performer to keep you comfortable on high-intensity autumn/winter rides.The way Craft name their base layers is confusing, to be blunt. The Craft Pro Cool clothing is designed to keep you … Read more
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Paula Jurek, the cyclist killed in a collision with an HGV in North London in April, has been delayed because police and the Crown Prosecution Service have not yet reached a decision over whether to charge the lorry driver involved.Ms Jurek, a travel and tourism student at London … Read more
Organisers of the Santos Tour Down Under, which takes place in and around Adelaide, South Australia from 15-22 January 2012, have revealed the Team Sky line-up for the race that is now established as the curtain-raiser to the UCI WorldTour season. World champion Mark Cavedish, who endured a miserable time in his debut race at … Read more
Greater Manchester Police have launched a witness appeal after a cyclist was killed yesterday morning after becoming trapped underneath a lorry. The incident happened just after 9.30am at the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Southmoor Road in Baguley.When police and other emergency services arrived, the 26-year-old male cyclist was unconscious but still alive, however he … Read more
When he first mooted the idea last month of a ride around London’s ten most dangerous junctions, Cyclists In The City blogger Danny Williams said: “I hope perhaps 40-50 people will turn up.” As it turned out, getting on for ten times as many joined Danny and Mark Ames of I Bike London for what … Read more
