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How to save a Low Traffic Neighbourhood: Overcoming hecklers, “dodgy” data, and political intrigue as councillors prevent early scrapping of active streets trial
An attempt to put a premature halt to a controversial low traffic neighbourhood trial in Exeter – a consistent target and source of vandalism, protests, and intimidation of local politicians since it was first introduced last August – has been rejected by councillors, after active travel campaigners branded a report submitted to the local authority, … Read more
Castelli Entrata Shoe Cover
The Castelli Entrata Shoe Covers are one of many overshoe options in the Italian brand’s range – but this pair is best suited to cool and dry conditions rather than an absolute deluge. They provide welcome extra warmth thanks to their fleece-lined material but they’re water-resistant – courtesy of a DWR coating – rather than fully … Read more
Look launches “fastest-ever” Keo Blade pedals that also offer “increased rider comfort and durability”
Look – or Look Cycle, if you want to be formal about it – has introduced new Keo Blade road pedals that are said to be more aero than previously while offering “increased rider comfort and durability”.Keo Blade pedals have been around since 2011, the defining feature being the use of a carbon blade in the cleat … Read more
Prolific thief jailed for seven months for stealing bike from railway station
Just weeks after the Liberal Democrats warned that bike theft has been effectively “decriminalised”, thanks to Home Office data revealing that nine in 10 cases reported to the police since 2019 have gone unsolved, one prolific bike thief has been sentenced to seven months in prison following his latest attempt.John Bruce Miller, a 39-year-old with … Read more
Ere Research Genus II CL45 wheelset
The Ere Research Genus II CL45 wheels combine the characteristics that most riders strive for in a set of carbon wheels, including lower weight, claims for improved aerodynamics, and outstanding stability even in strong winds. I had an issue with inflating one tyre, but all the others went on fine, though the lack of tubeless … Read more
Is this the ultimate smooth ride? Check out the Trek Domane SL 6
The Trek Domane SL is a super-popular road bike – maybe even an all-road bike when set up with the right tyres – that offers a smooth ride courtesy of IsoSpeed technology that helps to damp both small vibrations and bigger lumps and bumps. Let’s take a look at what’s going on here…Trek introduced IsoSpeed over … Read more