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Husband of pedestrian killed by cyclist claims government “utterly cowed by the cycling lobby”, makes renewed call for death by dangerous cycling law
Matthew Briggs, whose wife Kim was hit and killed by a cyclist in London in 2016 and has been campaigning for a law on dangerous cycling to be brought in line with those for motorists, has once again made a renewed call for a ‘death by dangerous cycling law’, suggesting that the only reason such legislation has … Read more
Continued weak cycling demand blamed as Mips sales fall by a third
Helmet technology company Mips, the Swedish brand behind the helmet safety system seen in many big-name brands’ lids, recorded a slump in the third quarter, blaming weak demand in cycling for a 32 per cent fall in sales compared with the same period last year.Net sales for the three-month period totalled SEK 77 million (£5.68 million) compared with … Read more
Check out the Festka Spectre in a stunning limited edition ‘Bodies’ finish
Czech brand Festka has unveiled its Spectre road bike in a ‘Bodies’ finish from Polish artist Jakub Kois, available in a limited edition of just 10 pieces. We spotted this spectacular-looking machine at the recent Bespoked handmade bicycle show in Dresden, Germany.> Check out 10 stunning bikes from Bespoked Handmade Bicycle ShowFestka specialises in high-end … Read more
MAAP Training Jersey
The MAAP Training Jersey is a versatile top that wicks and breathes well, whether worn alone or under layers. It’s perfect for cooler summer rides and on into autumn and spring. The fit is great too – so long as MAAP’s traditionally short bodies suit you.I have tested several MAAP jerseys over the last few … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 881: Bus driver’s pointless overtake before “one of the most bizarre conversations” this cyclist has ever had
We have a new contender for the most pointless ‘must get in front’ (MGIF) overtake ever seen on British roads, a Near Miss of the Day staple that has left many a cyclist wondering why their fellow road user could not have just waited a couple of seconds…Today’s comes from road.cc reader Mitsky and involved … Read more
