Former French legislator Joachim Son-Forget has been arrested after a high-speed chase down the bike lanes of Paris after he refused to comply with the police who alerted him to slow down — all while under the influence of cocaine.Son-Forget, who served as a deputy, or member of the National Assembly from 2017 to 2022, was … Read more
A first-time Grand Départ in Italy, and an unprecedented finish outside Paris as the race concludes in Nice on the Côte d’Azur – whatever else happens on this year’s 111th edition of the Tour de France, those two aspects alone will make it a unique and, let’s hope, memorable one.Florence has the honour of hosting … Read more
A cyclist has been ordered to pay a total of almost £400, including a fine and other costs, for riding through a red light as a mum with her child in a pushchair were crossing the road, making them stop in their tracks to avoid a collision.31-year-old Pavanrao Hanchate was caught by police officers immediately after … Read more
3D-printed bike saddles are becoming increasingly popular, with custom-made options like Czech tech company Posedla’s Joyseat entering the market. Now, Fizik has launched a personalised 3D-printing saddle service called One-to-One, aiming to offer the “ultimate fit”. This service comes at a cost though, with prices starting at £459 per seat. 2024 Fizik one to one adaptive … Read more
A new video has emerged showing the pick-up truck driver who drove into a group of 20 cyclists in Phoenix, Arizona, leaving two dead and 11 injured, sobbing on the phone with his partner, while call records have also showed that he didn’t dial 911 after the crash. Meanwhile, a cyclist who survived the crash has … Read more
Velocite’s Hyperdrive Carbon 50mm Disc wheelset is a really good blend of performance, low weight and value, all boosted from an aesthetics point of view by the high gloss finish. It’s an impressive set of all-rounders to ride and live with.If you’re interested in some new rolling stock, check out our guides to the best … Read more
It’s just 10 years since Vincenzo Nibali won the Tour de France but bike tech has developed so much since then that it’s interesting to look back at his Specialized S-Works Tarmac and see how things have changed. The 2024 Tour starts in Florence, Italy, in less than a fortnight, and that’s all the excuse … Read more
A cycle shop owner has criticised the police’s “abject apathy” towards bike theft after thieves attempted to break into his store for the second time in a year, on the same night two other bike shops and a private dwelling were targeted by a gang of criminals.On Saturday night, at least 17 bikes and other … Read more
