A “violent driver” who deliberately rammed a cyclist into a parked HGV — leaving his victim with spinal fractures that reduced him to “a hollow shell of a person, barely able to get out of bed” — has avoided jail.Adam Ruszkowski was handed a two-year suspended sentence suspended for two years by a judge at London Crown Court, and will have … Read more
The Fizik Tempo Aliante R5 saddle is the latest model in a range that’s been around since just after the millennium, and at £109.99 it sits around halfway up Fizik’s catalogue in terms of price. It’s designed for long-distance riding and performed admirably during testing, keeping my backside comfortable during long spells of seated riding on the … Read more
A father, who tracked down his daughter’s beloved bike on Facebook when it was stolen from their shed, was threatened by a man wielding a metre-long samurai sword when he went to an address to reclaim it.Ryan Ingledew was jailed for two years, the recorder at Grimsby Crown Court, Taryn Turner, describing the sword used … Read more
Beautifully made, comfortable and cosseting, the Cafe du Cycliste Lorenne Men’s Air Channel Cycling Jersey begs to be worn at all times, though it’s best suited to all-day, high-tempo rides in cool conditions. The plentiful storage at the rear means you’ll be able to bring along various tools and other layers, and the hidden reflective … Read more
Concerning footage filmed at Sunday’s Portsdown Classic road race in Hampshire showed the moment an impatient taxi driver apparently ignored marshals and drove onto the course, almost causing a collision with riders.The footage filmed by Charlie Bailey and shared on his Instagram story showed an incident on the route during yesterday’s National B-level race near Waterlooville, an event held, as is standard … Read more
This week’s five cool things feature a host of superlatives, including world firsts, world bests, and fastest evers. We take a look at Fourth Frontier’s smart heart rate monitor, Flextail’s rechargeable mini pump, sustainable sunglasses from Vallon, Hunt’s lightweight gravel wheelset, and Look’s “fastest ever” pedals. The full reviews are coming soon, and in the meantime, check out the thousands of reviews we’ve … Read more
