More details have emerged about the incident in the United States last month which saw a group of five cyclists attacked by a mountain lion, the animal shot by a ranger after it had been pinned to the ground by the riders who used a mountain bike to overpower it.Keri McCorkle suffered severe trauma to her face … Read more
A consultant orthopaedic surgeon has made the case for active travel being the “best buy” for improving people’s health, publishing a piece in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) arguing that encouraging more cycling and walking journeys should be a priority in the United Kingdom — with better communication of the Highway Code changes designed to protect vulnerable … Read more
Spring is the best time for new shoes, isn’t it? That certainly seems to be the thinking of most brands, as we’ve seen new shoes enter the market in large quantities in the last couple of months. The best road cycling shoes come with a whole host of claims about being stiff, light, breathable and the … Read more
For many cyclists, owning a titanium bike is the ultimate dream. There’s the fabled ride quality that makes them ideal big ride bikes, the durability of the material and it’s versatility which makes it ideal for bikes that can cover a lot of riding bases without compromise, and the fact that it just looks great … Read more
A police officer in Ireland has been cleared of five disciplinary charges at an inquiry having been suspended for three years after giving one of many unclaimed bicycles at his police station to a “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man who was struggling for transport during the Covid pandemic.The unnamed garda faced a number of possible sanctions including reprimand, a fine, … Read more
When you head out on a ride, the chances are that your bike and/or at least some of the components you put your trust in were made in Taiwan – even if the brand is European or North American. The island rules the mid-to-high-end bike and parts manufacturing world, which is why a massive chunk of the global … Read more
Police in York are investigating an opportunistic and callous bike theft which saw a cyclist’s bicycle stolen after he crashed and suffered serious injuries.The incident happened last month, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on 23 February 2024, a young cyclist falling from his black and red Carrera Vengeance mountain bike and suffering serious injuries for which … Read more
The invisiFRAME Protective Coating is easy to apply and particulary effective on matt, satin and polished surfaces, though it’s also good on more regular paint finishes. It’s not the cheapest of its kind, however.This is a water-based ceramic formula, which is compatible with all the usual materials and finishes of typical contemporary bikes. Obviously, you … Read more
