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“If you’re not paying attention you can seriously hurt someone”: Cyclist whose back was broken by careless driver calls on road users to “be considerate”
A cyclist whose group ride ended with him suffering a broken back after a careless driver hit him at a roundabout has appealed for drivers to “be aware” of cyclists and asked for all road users to “just be considerate” as “if you’re not careful or paying attention then you can seriously hurt someone”.The comments come … Read more
Moon Nebula Rechargeable Rear Bike Light
The Moon Nebula Rechargeable Rear Bike Light is large, sturdy, highly visible, and comes well-equipped with a variety of mounts. Not a huge amount has changed since we reviewed the last version, though it’s lighter and has gone up 10% in price. While the mounts are incredibly secure, the locking system can become a little … Read more
Under-fire council admits “discriminatory” cycle route barriers were installed without equality impact assessment
A council criticised for installing “discriminatory” barriers on a cycling and walking route in Bolton, apparently to prevent anti-social behaviour, has admitted no equality impact assessment was carried out pre-installation but believes it has still acted in accordance with design guidance.The barriers appeared on Rothwell Street on a cycling and walking route, Bolton Council arguing their … Read more
Park rat-run to remain closed to drivers to promote cycling, following trial made controversial by “vocal minority who drive straight through the park”
A council has admitted the response was “much bigger than expected” after it closed a rat-run through a heritage listed park to prevent drivers using the route as a cut-through, in a bid to promote cycling and walking and tackle air and noise pollution, but has committed to keeping the road closure in place now the trial period has ended … Read more
Iris Dark Indigo Escape Bib Tights
These Iris Escape Bib Tights are a great choice if you value comfort and functionality, particularly for longer days in the saddle. While they don’t come cheap, they are some of the best winter bib tights I’ve worn, with an excellent easy-pee design, practical mesh pockets and supportive chamois, on top of breathable fabrics and … Read more
Cyclist threatened with €13 million fine and two years in prison over bike shed, forcing her to give up cycling
An Irish mother-of-one says her family has given up cycling after she was threatened with two years in prison and an £11 million fine by the council for installing a small bicycle shed in her front garden, used to store her and her son’s bikes, as well as her elderly mother’s wheelchair.Siobhán Kelly, a resident … Read more
Skratch Labs Fruit Drops Blueberry
The Skratch Labs Fruit Drops are something a little different in the world of cycling nutrition – and if you are sick of shot blocks, gels and bars, these might be just the sweets to pack into your back pocket on your next ride. The blueberry-flavoured drops we tested proved easy to consume when I was riding, … Read more
How green is your carbon bike? And why your next one could be made from recycled carbon fibre
Carbon fibre is widely used in many industries due to its strength, light weight and resistance to stress and corrosion, but its durability means that once it’s no longer needed, the material can remain without decomposing for a long time, so how green is your bike? We’re talking about its environmental credentials rather than its colour, but … Read more