A cycling campaign group and London’s walking and cycling commissioner have warned that a potential ban on the floating bus stop design of cycle lane could “stop new protected cycle lanes”, would mean “fewer people cycling” and “lives at risk across the country”.The reaction comes after the Guardian this afternoon broke the news that the … Read more
A north London cafe and deli owner set to close her business after nine years has blamed a major cycle lane project and says sales halved since it was installed as taxi drivers stopped visiting because they had nowhere to park. The infrastructure on Seven Sisters Road was installed last year, Transport for London introducing Cycleway 50 in reaction to a concerning … Read more
A cyclist has recalled how he narrowly avoided a collision with a driver who lost control on a bend, the motorist almost smashing into the rider and another vehicle having rounded the corner on the verge of the wrong side of a Somerset road. The images of the incident have also prompted questions about how it was dealt with … Read more
The Birzman The Pump with Helix II is a high-quality product made to exacting engineering standards. The pumping action is smooth and the head swivels smoothly, though there are a couple of minor niggles on what is generally a very well-thought-out piece of kit.Check out our best track pumps buyer’s guide for other alternatives, or our best bike … Read more
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said tougher legislation to prosecute cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians is “under review” and will be considered “with an open mind”. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the former leader of the Conservative Party, has this week tabled a series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill that would see cyclists, as … Read more
Feet can often be the cause of discomfort on the bike whether that be hotspots, pressure points or numbness. According to our friendly local bike fitter this is almost always avoidable, so we went along for a lesson and some remedies for you to try if you experience foot pain on the bike. 2024 Jamie … Read more
With the Green Party set to have control of Bristol’s council following last week’s election success, eyes have now turned to the manifesto promises of the campaign, the city’s “slow, expensive and unreliable” transport network to be tackled with increased investment in cycling and walking, as well as the installation of 20mph zones on all … Read more
This summer I want to go and ride my bike somewhere that isn’t my local roads… the only problem is, I can’t decide where. There are cycling meccas like Mallorca or Calpe, the historic mountain ranges such as the French Alps or the Pyrenees, or I could stay closer to home and ride across Britain. With the … Read more
