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Rapha Men’s Explore Down Jacket
The Rapha Men’s Explore Down Jacket feels and looks fantastic, but your perception of how good it is for cycling will depend on your intentions. If you want it for extra warmth at campsites, cafe stops and car parks, for gentle spins to the pub, or simply for posing about impressing other cyclists, it’s brilliant. … Read more
Speeding driver who accelerated to 71mph seconds before killing 14-year-old girl using cycle path jailed for four years and 10 months
A speeding driver who killed a 14-year-old girl cycling on a shared-use path when he overtook another vehicle and accelerated to 71mph, seconds before oversteering and mounting the raised kerb, has been jailed for four years and ten months.Oliver Nicholls had three points on his driving licence for a previous speeding offence when he hit and killed Isla … Read more
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
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
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