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Stagecoach bus company reports no offence committed after cyclist made “citizen’s arrest” on driver over alleged close pass which “nearly wiped him out”
Bus operator Stagecoach has investigated and responded to an allegation an employee driving one of its vehicles in Hull must have been “under the influence of alcohol or drugs” when they “nearly wiped out” a cyclist, the bicycle rider then boarding the bus and making a “citizen’s arrest” following the incident.Officers from Humberside Police attended … Read more
Warning that bike theft has been “decriminalised” as stats show 89% of reported cases unsolved
The Liberal Democrats have warned that bike theft has been effectively “decriminalised” as analysis of Home Office data found nine in 10 cases reported to the police since 2019 had gone unsolved.Speaking to the Telegraph newspaper, who published the party’s analysis of crime figures, Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael called the figures “shocking” … Read more
Santini Adapt Shell – Short Sleeve Jacket + arm warmers
At the heart of the Santini Adapt Shell – Short Sleeve Jacket + arm warmers is an excellent short-sleeve jacket to rival the likes of the Castelli Gabba, but the arm warmers have a disappointing fit and the £230 price might put some riders off.> Buy now: Santini Adapt Shell – Short Sleeve Jacket + arm warmers … Read more
“An athlete of rare prowess” – AusCycling leads tributes to Melissa Dennis, née Hoskins
Tributes have been paid to Melissa Dennis, the former team pursuit world champion, with the head of AusCycling describing her as “an athlete of rare prowess.”The 32 year old died in hospital in Adelaide yesterday morning from injuries sustained on Saturday evening when she was struck by a pick-up truck reportedly driven by her husband, … Read more
Uno-X pro cyclists hospitalised due to carbon monoxide poisoning after team bonding session
Two members of the Uno-X Pro Cycling team were struck by carbon monoxide at a team bonding session at a kart track in Copenhagen.Anders Halland Johannessen and Jonas Iversby Hvideberg, both Norwegian, reportedly spent several hours inside the building that houses the track, leaving them exposed to the poisonous gas.Johannessen told Norway’s TV2: “Going on karts is something … Read more
Thule RoundTrip bike duffel black
The Thule Roundtrip Duffel is a well-made and cleverly designed bag. With removable compartments to keep your gear organised and plastic-lined pockets for stinky socks, Thule has thought it all through. It does come in pricier than your regular duffel, though its quality matches up to the price tag.The duffel’s been designed for a 3-5 … Read more
New Year, less beer? Old dogs, new tricks, carpe diem being more flexible with the New Year’s resolutions
Getting older is a strange and scary thing at times, or at least for myself it is, and I guess it is for many others too, particularly us cyclists. The hills get steeper, the rides get slower and shorter, and the risks we once took when diving down that sketchy greased and gritted descent while clinging … Read more