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Furious councillor claims “dangerous and selfish” cyclists and “vicious” gulls will take over city centre now controversial cycling ban removed

A former MP, who also stood as a mayor and councillor in Worcester, has lashed out at the council’s decision not to extend a controversial Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) — which was brought in with the stated aim of tackling dangerous cycling in the city centre, as well as prohibiting feeding of gulls — claiming that the “outrageous” decision will signal a “free-for-all” … Read more

Factor O2 VAM

The new Factor O2 VAM has been designed to be the ultimate lightweight climbing bike – but Factor’s designers haven’t achieved that by making sacrifices in other areas. A low weight, a great ride quality and top-level finishing kit combine to deliver an excellent bike that allows you to enjoy the cycling experience wherever it takes … Read more

Owner claims dangerous dog is triggered by bike saddlebags after “aggressive” pet attacks two cyclists, knocking one unconscious and biting another

A council in New Zealand has rejected a Staffordshire Bull Terrier owner’s attempt to overturn its ‘dangerous dog’ status after they claimed the pet has “a problem” with bike saddlebags which explains why he attacked two cyclists.The dog called Max has an “extensive history of aggressive behaviour”, the Nelson County local authority hearing heard, and was responsible for … Read more

Cyclists despair as bike markings painted in door zone “without any thought”, but council claims project “carefully developed in line with guidance”

A London council has defended its decision to deliver on its promise that “safety is top priority” by painting bicycle markings along a Soho street including, to some cyclists’ despair, in the ‘door zone’ of car parking bays.One rider, who goes by the Bob From Accounts name on social media, said Old Compton Street had become … Read more

Conservative London mayoral candidate claims “virtue signalling” cycle lanes are causing “gridlock” and “havoc”, would review cycling infrastructure if elected to end “war on motorists”

The Conservative Party’s London mayoral candidate Susan Hall has committed to reviewing cycling infrastructure if elected, and lashed out at cycle lanes that she claims are “virtue signalling” and cause “havoc” and gridlock for motorists.It should be noted that such a review would require the unlikely event of Hall first overturning a 26-point deficit in the polls in just five weeks … Read more

Trek Velocis Road Cycling Shoes

The Trek Velocis Road Cycling Shoe is billed as a ‘high performance shoe design for committed cyclists who need comfort and power on every ride’. And after a few hundred kilometres of riding through a grimy British winter, I reckon these shoes do indeed strike that balance very well. Their carbon soles offer sufficient stiffness … Read more