A driver who deliberately knocked down and killed a Coventry cyclist in a road rage attack was jailed for life yesterday after a jury took just 41 minutes to convict him unanimously of murder.The judge at Warwick Crown Court ordered Sean Fitzgerald, who claimed the collision with the cyclist Paul Webb was an accident, to … Read more
In what, thanks to the presence of Team Sky and the promise of blanket TV and online coverage, is possibly the most eagerly anticipated Grand Tour ever for British cycling fans, the Giro d’Italia gets under way tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon with an 8.4-kilometre prologue around the canal-flanked streets of Amsterdam.While the opening three days of … Read more
British Cycling has confirmed that five British women riders, Hannah Mayho, Lucy Martin, Katie Colclough, Emma Trott and Sarah Reynolds were injured today when they were struck by a car while on a training ride in Belgium.According to a statement released by the organisation the five were in collision with a car at about 10.30 … Read more
A jacket that emits light from over 100 lasers attached to its front, back and arms could be the ultimate high-visibility accessory for cyclists. Or even more fun than that.This made us chuckle and it might not be very practical at the moment as artist Wei-Chieh Shih was only thinking out of the box. So … Read more
The Council in Pendle, Lancashire has invited residents in the areas along the route of the forthcoming National Road Race Championships in June to a public meeting to discuss concerns and plans.The meeting is at 7pm on Wednesday, May 19 at Roughlee Village Centre.The races for elite and professional men and women take place on … Read more
The sustainable charity Sustrans has launched a short film competition to mark the 15th anniversary of the National Cycle Network. It’s urging creative people who enjoy cycling or walking on the Network to produce videos designed ‘to inspire millions more journeys on the Network by compiling a collection of stories about the impact it has … Read more
New brand Muxu – pronounce it ‘moo shoe’ – is from Barcelona where, if you saw our recent story about bike polo and the video from the Catalan capital, you will know there is a vibrant urban cycling scene with its own distinct flavour. We never met anyone who went to Barcelona and didn’t come … Read more
A decent pair of lightweight glasses is a must for real riding comfort, but not only do they need to fit well, feel unobtrusive and provide protection both from the sun and debris, they’ve got to look good too.Most frequently known for their distinctive helmets, Catlike also have a comprehensive range of sports eyewear, designed … Read more
A driver who killed a cyclist last August on a wide, straight and clear road and then lied, claiming that the victim had swerved in front of her, has today been sentenced to a one-year community order with supervision and 150 hours of community service. She was also banned from the road for two years … Read more
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) yesterday published its qualification system for track and mountain biking – with road racing coming soon – for the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London. The shock news for a dominant Team GB – that has famously won multiple medals in individual and team disciplines at the two … Read more
