A cyclist has died from a suspected cardiac arrest while participating in a major charity cycling event in Wales yesterday.The Pembrokeshire Herald reports that Michael Gronow, aged 51, collapsed during the Carten100 event, which covers 100 miles from Cardiff to Tenby.He was reported to have fallen ill soon after riding through Johnstown in Carmarthenshire.Although emergency … Read more
With contributions from Steve ThomasAstana’s Luis Leon Sanchez once flicked the bird at breakaway companions in the Giro d’Italia, seemingly in response to something that was said by one of them, but that’s a mild falling out compared to some we’ve witnessed from professional riders over the years. Leaving doping incidents to one side which … Read more
In Potholes and Pavements, respected journalist Laura Laker rides along the most significant cycling facility in the country, the National Cycling Network, finding out what works, what doesn’t, and why. She also covers the history of this important asset, and gives us hope that it could play an even more important role in a less-motorised … Read more
Actor Nigel Havers has claimed that “no cars go through a red light,” while “every cyclist does,” during a discussion with cycling writer Laura Laker hosted by Jeremy Vine on his BBC Radio 2 TV show.The exchange took place during Vine’s afternoon programme on the station yesterday, with footage subsequently shared on his social media channels … Read more
A cyclist who caught on camera a very close pass from the driver of a Walkers Crisps van has been told by police that the driver was issued with a warning letter.Barry, the road.cc reader who was on the receiving end of the close pass, told us that it happened shortly before noon on 23 April.“I … Read more
Here’s something no-one would have had on their procycling bingo cards at the start of the year – three-time world champion signing a copy of his autobiography mid-race, just a few months after it appeared that he had ridden the final road race of a career that saw him rack up no fewer than 121 … Read more
EF Education-EasyPost rider Andrey Amador has become the latest professional cyclist to be seriously injured while training, after a truck driver ran over him near Barcelona, resulting in a broken leg for the Costa Rican rider.The crash, in which his Cannondale bike being smashed into pieces, is reported to have happened near La Garriga, a … Read more
This week’s Tech of the Week features some cool innovations, including the Seabike pedal-powered propeller, a Bike Radar Sensor with Lane Change Assist, and bike light that claims you’ll be seen “5.5 times sooner” than with a standard light. But first, we’re starting with a stationary bike promising to be the “future of fitness”. The “future of fitness” is… indoors, and involves holograms according … Read more
The Kommit Bike Towing System is a retractable cord-pull design with a high maximum pull force of 120kg, making it suitable for pulling both adults and younger riders. The system requires a suitable location to mount both areas, and the short strap can make installation a bit tricky, but once it’s fitted, riders of all … Read more
