A cyclist who was left with life-changing injuries when a motorist turned across his path as he rode home from work has been awarded more than £6 million in damages following an out-of-court settlement in a complicated case that included experts acting for the victim successfully arguing that he was not to blame in any … Read more
Anybody who wants to understand how far cycling and cycling technology has come over the last few decades need look no further than bicycle lights. It wasn’t actually that long ago when bike lights were frankly massive, chunky things powered by heavy batteries (remember Ever Ready lights?) with the only distinguishing feature being that you … Read more
The Band of Climbers Empire LS Thermal Jersey scores very well thanks to its high-quality fabrics and the excellent attention to smaller details. This mid-weight jersey feels like a very well-considered product, though it won’t help you out when the rain arrives, it lacks reflective elements and the colour choices are quite conservative.> Buy now: … Read more
Despite being criticised for its looks, the first-generation Merida Silex was an impressive bike – for its time. The gravel space, however, is in a state of constant flux and the contemporary gravel bike formula has rendered many bikes – the Silex included – pretty much obsolete. This forced Merida to go back to the drawing board with the aim … Read more
A new permanent two-way, segregated active travel route along the seafront in North Tyneside has been branded “disastrous” by local Conservative councillors, who claim the coastal path will lead to an increase in congestion and collisions, and “prioritise a small handful of cyclists over thousands of commuters”.However, North Tyneside Council and supporters of the project … Read more
