A man who was driving his BMW at nearly twice the speed limit in Hull when he crashed into and killed a cyclist has been sentenced to four years in jail.Aaron Metcalfe, aged 35, appeared for sentencing at Hull Crown Court on Friday 26 January after pleading guilty to causing the death by dangerous driving of … Read more
Thames Valley Police seem to have a new requirement for assessing close pass submissions by cyclists: the bike needs to be visible in the footage, or else they won’t be able to judge if the pass by the driver is a legitimate one or not.The above close pass was made on cyclist Andrew Edwards on Hambridge Road … Read more
The electric cargo bike company Pedal Me has been forced to go into administration after it failed to reach an agreement with HMRC over its debts, but a buyout of assets from existing shareholders has managed to save jobs and offer some promise for the future, road.cc has learnt.The news comes despite the London-based bike courier service company … Read more
The Velocio Winter Wool Socks keep you warmer than you’d think given their lack of bulk, and they deal with damp and cold winds well. The whole upper section is tight enough to make getting them on quite hard work, however, and if you’re size UK10 or over you may find them just too small … Read more
British Cycling has this afternoon committed to attempting to deliver both a men’s and women’s edition of the Tour of Britain in 2024, the governing body announcing its “new vision” for major cycling events in Britain following months of doom and gloom.Earlier this week the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour disappeared from the UCI’s 2024 race … Read more
Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen from the Belgian pro cycling team Intermarché-Wanty, who shared racist gestures on social media during the Tour of Guangxi and were subsequently withdrawn and fined, have now made a financial contribution to the team’s junior cycling academy and spent a day with the junior cyclists to teach them “the values of cycling”.In October, … Read more
The style of turban worn can greatly affect the impact of a head injury amongst Sikh cyclists, and while not always “as effective” as a bike helmet, it can offer “superior” protection in some cases too, a study has shown.Motivated by the lack of research on the safety of Sikh cyclists and how their turbans can mitigate … Read more
The Cycplus Electric Air Pump A2 is very impressive – considering the price it’s pretty amazing, in fact. While it’s portable if you really hate normal pumps (or CO2), it’s really best suited to the car or shed, where its impressive pumping strength, decent battery life and ease of use make it extremely handy.For other … Read more
