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Near Miss of the Day 885: Cyclist accuses police of lack of transparency after “life-threatening” close pass by taxi driver towards oncoming car

A cyclist has accused the police and local council of lacking transparency and not taking “enough action” against dangerous drivers who threaten the lives of vulnerable road users, after the authorities failed to provide details on the specific action taken against a taxi driver who committed a “life-threatening” close pass on the cyclist towards an … Read more

Raleigh confirms redundancies and Nottingham headquarters move in “very difficult decision”

The expected job cuts and restructuring process at Raleigh’s headquarters in Nottingham have been confirmed by the iconic British bike manufacturer’s parent company, while the firm’s parts and accessories business is set to close and responsibility for warehousing and logistics transferred to a third party.The redundancies were first touted in November, when Raleigh’s Netherlands-based parent … Read more

Lauf Úthald

The Lauf Úthald is either a strange outlier in the constellation of road bikes, or a portent of things to come. I’m certainly hoping it’s the latter. If you like to have a fast bike in the shed but you’re not a racer, then the Úthald has a lot to recommend it. Pretty much everything … Read more

Cyclist in court for kicking out at police officer who stopped him riding bike on city centre shopping street

A cyclist has apologised for attacking a police officer who attempted to stop him riding his bike on a busy pedestrianised shopping street in Dublin, leading to the father-of-one being pepper-sprayed during the altercation.45-year-old Thomas Connell kicked out at a garda during the “out of character” scuffle which ensued after he was stopped while cycling … Read more

Endura GV500 Waterproof Trouser

Orange Bikes set to appoint administrator – weeks after folding racing team citing bike industry “uncertainty”

Following a turbulent and challenging 12 months for the UK cycling industry, 2024 has begun with the ominously troubling news that Orange Bikes has issued a notice of intention to appoint an administrator – just weeks after the popular Halifax-based off-road specialist announced that it was winding down its Orange Factory Racing outfit due to … Read more

Retired pro cyclist slams “homicidal maniacs on the road” after driver says he’d “ram” him for passing cars in traffic

Former professional cyclist Phil Gaimon has urged “sane motorists” to be aware of “homicidal maniacs on the road” threatening the safety of vulnerable road users, after one driver responded to a video showing Gaimon and a group of friends riding past slow-moving traffic on a Californian motorway by warning the cyclist that he would “turn … Read more

Lusso Women’s Perform Winter Jacket

Lusso’s Women’s Perform Winter Jacket is the most recent offering from the Manchester-based clothing company. It’s perfectly suited to cold, damp days in the saddle and doesn’t need a huge number of supporting layers to keep you toasty warm. Encouragingly, fabrics are recycled and PFC/PFAS-free, while the packaging is recyclable too. Some bright colour options … Read more

“It’s a bullshit rule”: Victor Campenaerts slams UCI’s ban on “extreme” angled brake levers

The UCI’s recent decision to clamp down on the pro peloton’s increasingly widespread use of tilted-in brake levers, a move the governing body says is based on safety concerns, has been described by Victor Campenaerts, one of cycling’s most renowned proponents of the extremely narrow aero position, as “bullshit”.The former Hour Record holder and breakaway … Read more

Get fit with these new Zwift-compatible indoor trainers from Decathlon (and the prices look very reasonable) – plus tech news from Giant, Rapha, Wilier, Komoot + more

Everyone might have been on holiday for the past week or two, but 2024 is already fizzing with new bike tech, and we’re kicking off with the latest releases from Decathlon to help you get in shape and shake off the winter blues…Get fit this year with these affordable smart trainers from DecathlonIf you’re looking … Read more