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A mini guide to cycling words and phrases that have been lost, found or reborn (and some that are just downright irritating)
We all have cycling terms and phrases that we either love or hate, and over the years they come and go. Sometimes old terms get trendified once more and make a return to our two-wheeled vocabulary.Of course there are many phrases that have come around again from past, and there are also words that have been consigned to … Read more
“He can talk about his bike position until the cows come home”: Chris Froome’s bike set-up “oversight” claims slammed as “illogical” by team boss
Chris Froome’s recent, rather controversial claims that his bike set-up at Israel-Premier Tech was “centimetres” apart from his Team Sky-issue Pinarello, contributing to his poor form and struggles with back pain over the last few seasons, have been slated by team co-owner Sylvan Adams, who branded the four-time Tour de France winner’s complaints “illogical” and … Read more
Police “refused” to take cyclist’s statement after near miss with motorist – because they believed the cyclist was “speeding”
Two police officers who witnessed a motorist pulling out in front of a cyclist, almost causing a collision, allegedly refused to take the rider’s statement at the scene and neglected to make a note of the driver’s details, because the motorist and one passer-by claimed that the cyclist was “speeding”.However, after the cyclist reported the … Read more
Ineos Grenadiers’ deputy chief Rod Ellingworth resigns from British team amid rumours of backroom tension, according to reports
Rod Ellingworth, the Ineos Grenadiers’ deputy team principal and one of the British squad’s founding members, has resigned from his role amid rumours of internal tensions, according to reports this morning.One of the architects of British cycling’s success on the elite stage over the past two decades, and the pioneer of the governing body’s famed … Read more
Vaude Aqua Back Light panniers
The Vaude Aqua Back Light Panniers are superlight, waterproof, and highly adjustable, with a PVC-free construction and climate-neutral manufacturing credentials. The roll-top closure system and external netting mean they work best when they’re on the full side, which makes them more of a touring than commuter design.For more options, check out our guide to the … Read more
“Can’t the police use Google?” Cyclist mistakenly pulled over by police and threatened with ticket for “using phone” – and then gets lectured by officer for not wearing helmet or hi-vis
A cyclist who complained to the police after he was mistakenly pulled over by an officer for “using a mobile phone” while riding on the road – when, in fact, the cyclist was attempting to save footage of a close pass from a lorry driver on his bike camera – was later told that, though there … Read more