A serial bike thief who used the proceeds of the sale of the bikes he stole to fund his drug habit has been jailed for 12 months after stealing a bicycle that turned out to belong to a police officer attending a conference in Leeds. The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that Christopher Hall, aged 39, cut through the … Read more
A study from Austria has analysed the role played by handlebars in injuries sustained by children when cycling, concluding that properly moulded bar ends can help reduce the number of such occurrences.Christoph Arneitz, senior physician at the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery in Klagenfurt, was quoted in a press release from Graz University of … Read more
In this week’s edition of Tech of the Week, we have a plethora of innovations and tech news to report on. From Oakley’s sleek new helmet to Hutchinson’s high-speed tyres and Wahoo’s music control feature, there’re lots of new things to cover. But the spotlight falls on Bike Shaggies, the fluffy creation aimed at bringin comfort and style … Read more
The Prestacycle Prestaratchet Micro kit with six bits and stand is strong and versatile – it takes any 1/4in bit you’ve got – but you’ll also need strong fingers for getting those bits back out. And a flat and more packable holder would make more sense than the round stand.This is a strong steel tool … Read more
Rapha, the London-based cycling clothing brand launched in 2004, is kicking off its 20th birthday celebrations next week with the launch of a limited edition Flandrien Collection – the first of five collector’s edition ranges that the company will release during the year.Also announced today is a one-off switch-out kit in black and white and … Read more
Whether doing a sportive or road race, or cycling with a club or friends, there are times when you’ll likely be riding in a group, so here’s how to do it safely, enjoyably, and efficiently.Riding in a coordinated and synchronised group offers the advantage of a shared workload with the slipstream effect helping to reduce … Read more
A criminal investigation has been launched in the Netherlands over allegations that Babboe covered up safety issues relating to its cargo bikes.The probe is being run jointly by the investigative arm of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and the country’s Public Prosecution Service, reports NL Times.The English-language news website says that … Read more
Maurice Burton’s biography confirms how hard it was for anyone to make a living from racing in the 70s and 80s – and doubly so if you were black. The Maurice Burton Way gives a good account of the challenges that he faced, and the extra difficulties that arose from racism.Burton was a good enough … Read more
Cycling campaigners in Bristol have sent a letter to Legal and General (L&G), responsible for the housing development project that’s rendered a community cycling route out of use for the last three years, demanding swift reopening of the path after they were told that it could be 16 more months until the path is finally … Read more
The neoprene Galibier Mistral Toe Covers are a brilliant alternative, or addition, to overshoes that protect your toes from the elements effectively. Or in Galibier’s words: ‘Belgian-inspired toe covers for cool climates’. They’re a great price too. The only drawback is that they’re only available in two sizes, S/M and L/XL.> Buy now: Galibier Mistral … Read more
