The CTC has swiftly hit back at comments condemning cyclists contained in a House of Commons response to a National Audit Office report on pedestrian and cyclist safety published today and reported earlier on road.cc..The comments, seized upon eagerly by the Daily Mail, were based on evidence – well, more of an anti-cyclist rant, in … Read more
Sustainable transport charity Sustrans today publishes its new strategy for London, which complements the Mayor’s “cycling revolution” by focusing on specific ways to get more people on bikes. The Sustrans London Strategy, which is launched to co-incide with the draft Mayor’s Transport Strategy, covers the years 2009 – 2013.It sets out projects to help new … Read more
With businesses and individuals alike looking for alternatives to Royal Mail following the start of two-day national postal strike this morning, a number of firms, big and small, are stepping forward to fill the gap. And if you live or work in Plymouth, Birmingham or Coventry, it could well be pedal power making sure that … Read more
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has responded to May’s Public Account Committee report – titled Improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Great Britain – by saying that more ‘real world’ training for returning cyclists and greater mutual respect are the key to enticing more people out of their cars. The IMA supported … Read more
Disaster.You’ve binned your fancy Carbon road frame after an argument with a car and the ‘bars have gone through the top tube. It’s a bit of a mess, and it’s not covered under your warranty. So that’s that, right? Well, not quite. Enter Polytube cycles. Okay they’re not particularly handy for the average UK rider, … Read more
It’s more than a month since round-the-world cyclist James Bowthorpe rolled into Hyde Park to complete his record-breaking circumnavigation, but he’s keeping himself busy spreading the word about Globecycle, including appearing on a TV cookery show and lining up a potential book deal about his epic 18,000-mile journey.Today, James appears on the Good Food Channel’s … Read more
A professional fashion show featuring designs for high visibility, running and cycling clothing and accessories takes place this Saturday as part of the White Night Festival Outdoors in the Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton. The Wheels of Fortune Fashion Event will coincide with the launch of an autumn poster campaign around the theme of ‘see … Read more
In a move which many will interpret as blaming the victim MPs on the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee yesterday responded to a National Audit Office report on road safety by calling for a clamp down on anti social cycling. In particular the MPs wanted the Department for Transport and the police to act … Read more
The Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury is gearing up to host a race in next year’s Tour Series after being given the thumbs-up from the series organisers.The event will take place on 1 June 2010, when local schools are on half-term, and will follow a similar format to the 10 races held during this summer’s inaugural … Read more
I picked the Lapierre up from roadcc the day after my daughter’s first birthday. There we were in the sitting room, her with her new toys, me with mine. I’m not sure who was the most excited. After each tweak of the saddle height or bars, lift the bike again – nope, nothing’s changed, still … Read more
