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Study finds drivers who cycle or understand recommended cyclist road positioning are less likely to blame cyclists for close passes

A newly published study has examined how drivers view close passes on cyclists, researchers looking into the effect of cycling experience, knowledge of recommended cyclist road positioning, and a driver’s tendency to express anger behind the wheel on the way an individual perceives close pass incidents.The academic research comes from Anglia Ruskin University’s Centre for Sport … Read more

“Poor thing has already lost a hand”: Selfridges joins the “don’t ride it like that” Christmas list of dodgy bike displays; Halfords slammed (again) for “victim-blaming” hi-vis “naughty list”; Pro cyclists do gymnastics (kind of) + more on the live blog

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Cycling group slams “embarrassing” halting of “best bang for buck investment in transport” as New Zealand minister orders pause on cycling schemes

Cycling campaigners in New Zealand have condemned the country’s transport minister’s decision to halt local councils’ active travel projects.Simeon Brown, representing the National Party, wrote to councils to announce he is stopping work on active travel projects, RNZ reports, the transport minister telling local authorities that the plans are “completely unnecessary” and are “wasting taxpayers’ money”.“I understand … Read more

What’s the difference between a hub motor and a mid-motor on an e-bike?

Frustration at “non-existent” customer service as Cycle Pal website disappears and no sign of orders arriving

Cycle Pal, the Cheshire-based cycling tool brand best known for its unique tyre seating aid, has left numerous recent customers frustrated and out of pocket after its website seemingly disappeared without warning. Customers are reporting that their orders have not arrived, and that they are unable to contact the company that claims to offer “top level … Read more

Panaracer Agilest Duro TLR Folding Road Tyre

The Panaracer Agilest Duro TLR folding road tyre is described by the Japanese manufacturer as its flagship all-road tyre. It has an impressive blend of grip, low rolling resistance and durability. And considering the amount of puncture protection underneath the tread, their suppleness and the feedback they offer is very decent too.Our best road bike … Read more

Now then Mardi bum – Moustache has added another e-bike to its urban range

“There is a proven way to improve the health of a nation”: Concerning obesity statistics spark calls for greater promotion of cycling and walking

The publication of NHS figures, showing hospital admissions linked to obesity have doubled in six years to more than 3,000 people a day, has prompted renewed calls for the government to prioritise active travel and use cycling as a “proven way to improve the health of a nation”.That comment came from the West Midlands’ walking and … Read more

Mark Cavendish’s 2021 bike auctioned off by former team, as fans slam “shameful” move; Tadej Pogačar set to race the 2024 Giro d’Italia – and the cycling world is divided; Cambridge Uni spot easier to secure than bike hangar space + more on the live blog