Cyclists in Queensland, Australia, as well as e-scooter riders, could face being randomly breath tested for excess levels of alcohol under plans put forward by the state government.Current laws mean that police in the state, who are permitted to carry out random breath tests on drivers of motor vehicles, are unable do so on people … Read more
Most of us are familiar with the great (and not so great) cycling movies, which we have already attempted to round up in our guide to the best cycling films. In this article, we’re taking a detour and picking cycling scenes from films that aren’t otherwise bike-related. We hope you enjoy the ride down memory lane. … Read more
I’m on a street corner close to HMP Wormwood Scrubs last Sunday evening, and I’m mentally spinning a coin on whether to turn left or right – Google Maps is not helping me right now. I choose wisely, and the delivery notes the customer has provided help me find the exact address, tucked away at … Read more
Wiggle’s administrators say that they are “optimistic” that the business will be sold, and have revealed that since the business entered administration in October, trading has been “very positive” resulting in a “considerable trading profit.”Alex Massey and Anthony Wright of insolvency specialists FRP Advisory Trading were appointed on 18 October this year as joint administrators … Read more
As the cost of cycling, particularly some of the top road bikes, continues to soar, some consumers are exploring more budget-friendly alternatives, including purchasing open mould bike frames directly from the internet. But what exactly is an open mould bike frame, and should you buy one? 3T carbon frame mould (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) With some of the most … Read more
One of the most important aspects of any time trial bike is that of the cockpit, the control room of the bike, responsible not just for steering, braking and shifting but also for letting you get into a slippery aerodynamic position. The trouble is, stock components don’t work for everyone; the aero riding position mixed … Read more
Cyclists are a diverse bunch: we don’t agree on much. Aero vs lightweight, discs vs rim brakes, tubes vs tubeless, indoor vs outdoor… the list goes on and on. There are a few things we all want, though. And top of that list is: we want to have a great time on our rides. Everyone … Read more
The prospects for next year’s inaugural DerbyWheel professional keirin series, a worldwide version of the gambling-based track racing model popularised in Japan and South Korea, are looking increasingly uncertain this afternoon, after the UCI announced that the tour is yet to provide the necessary evidence that the racing – and its focus on betting – … Read more
There are a couple of good reasons for cycling with a video camera. Often a specific incident may have led you to consider buying a camera to record your rides, as a deterrent or at least to report bad driving and near misses to be used as potential evidence like a car dashcam. You might also want … Read more
