Billionaire business mogul Richard Branson was left injured with a hematoma on his hip and a “nasty cut elbow” after hitting a pothole while cycling in the British Virgin Islands and crashing “hard”.Branson wrote on Instagram, sharing a picture from the roadside: “Took quite a big tumble while cycling in Virgin Gorda a little while ago! I … Read more
The Bell Avenue MIPS Road Helmet is comfortable and easy to adjust, a little portlier than some, but generally a good all-rounder for the road.For more options, check out our guide to the best cycling helmets.The Avenue MIPS is generally well made, with a polycarbonate in-mould shell, but I was slightly disappointed to see the … Read more
The Prestacycle Prestaratchet Go is an easily-pocketable lightweight multi-tool covering pretty much every fastening need on a modern bike. It’s also a quick-link breaker, valve core tool, tyre lever and tubeless plugger. With a five-year warranty and a decent price, it’s a strong alternative to traditional folding multi-tools.Traditional multi-tools are great for on-the-road-or-trail fettling, with … Read more
Fact-checking website Full Fact has rubbished claims made in a viral video on Facebook that CyclingMikey caught Akshata Murty, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wife, using Instagram on her phone while driving.The bizarre episode relates to a video by the road safety campaigner — real name Michael van Erp — who reports law-breaking drivers using their mobile phones, and was initially … Read more
Four members of an organised crime gang believed to be responsible for a major proportion of reported bike thefts in the City of London have been sentenced, with two men jailed for more than two years.Seven members of the gang have already been sentenced to prison or received suspended sentences for their role in the operation … Read more
A council in North East England has proposed a major project to build protected cycle lanes along a busy A-road to bring “enormous benefits for the community”. However, some unimpressed locals have spoken out about the infrastructure — specifically being built with the aim of “reducing congestion and improving air quality” by encouraging residents to replace car journeys … Read more
The Pedla Classic Long Sleeve Jersey Monochrome is a lightweight, thin and extremely comfortable long-sleeve jersey with excellent features, including ventilated sides and SPF50 sun protection. Its very snug fit makes it great for fast riding and indoor training sessions and I was also taken with its monochrome print design and detailing. But I’d have … Read more
A man accused of being involved in “a complex international fencing operation” — which allegedly saw high-value bicycles stolen from homes in San Francisco, disassembled and transported to Mexico for resale — has appeared in court facing related charges that carry a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.The U.S Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California … Read more
