New measures from the Ministry of Justice will make it easier for personal injury victims from road accidents to receive payouts. The new system from the Government also means people claiming compensation after road accident injuries will not have to wait years for their money either.Under the amended process, those making a claim between £1,000 … Read more
The UCI, cycling’s governing body, has made a decision to phase out the use of two-way radios in professional racing, stating that use of the radios ‘distorts the nature of cycle sport’. There’s already a ban up to the U23 category and the UCI will be announcing a calendar for rolling this out to the … Read more
If you’re looking for a bright, well made and, erm, white light set then look no further: the Lunar 25 is about as good a commuting set as you’re likely to find. The bright and well focused front beam is plenty to see by at night, and the 0.5 Watt rear flasher will render you … Read more
Around £6m is set to be spent on creating new walking and cycling routes for pupils in Barnsley. They will be for a number of new secondary schools which are being built over the next four years, reports The Yorkshire Post.The routes, which would be well-lit, clearly signposted and safe for children to use, are … Read more
Police in Weston-super-Mare are clamping down on ‘rogue cyclists’ in the town centre after receiving a number of calls from members of the public concerned about cyclists using areas reserved for pedestrians. Officers are patrolling the High Street and surrounding areas to highlight the dangers of cycling on pavements and pedestrianised areas – and have … Read more
At twenty to three this afternoon, Britain’s Bradley Wiggins will roll down the starting ramp in Mendrisio, Switzerland in his bid to become World Individual Time Trial Champion and put the seal on an incredible year that saw him emerge as a genuine GC contender in the Tour de France.Wiggo, who won the British Time … Read more
Thinking of riding to the Bicycle Film Festival but worried about your steed? Well worry not, because the Festival, which starts tonight at the Barbican, will have a secure bike parking facility overseen by lockmeisters Kryptonite, who’ll be making sure your pride and joy doesn’t walk off while you’re enjoying the huge range of entertainment … Read more
The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced that the Netherlands region of Limburg will host the 2012 road world championships. The announcement came after the Management Committee of the UCI met yesterday in Lugano during the UCI Road World Championships being held in Mendrisio, Switzerland.The nine-day event, centred on the town of Valkenburg, will add junior … Read more
The Madison Elevate is a soft shell gilet that works well for pretty much any outdoor activity, whether it involves 2 wheels or not. This is one of those garments that just feels perfect the minute you put it on. It’s made from M:tec 3000. I hadn’t heard of it either. It’s good stuff though: … Read more
