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Velocio Men’s Ultralight Rain Jacket
The Velocio Ultralight Rain Jacket is great – it’s waterproof and breathable, easily packable and light, making it perfect for changeable days. Unsurprisingly, it comes with a premium price tag to match – though it’s still (slightly) cheaper than some.For a variety of choices at a variety of prices, check out our guide to the … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 880: Bin lorry driver squeezes cyclist into kerb
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the moment the driver of a refuse lorry in Exeter made an extremely close pass on a cyclist – squeezing him into the kerb, and as you can see from the footage, the rider came very close to colliding with a woman walking … Read more
Smith Dispatch Helmet
The Smith Dispatch Helmet is a pricey but high-end, feature-packed commuter lid, featuring a relatively low weight, decent ventilation and a handy rear light. It also includes some enhancements to protection too, with both Mips for rotational force reduction and energy-absorbing Koroyd in key areas.Our best cycling helmets buyer’s guide not only lists our favourite helmets, it … Read more
Driver who crashed into group ride, causing two cyclists life-changing injuries, handed community order
A motorist who drove through a ‘Give Way’ sign and crashed into a group of cyclists who were on a club ride with Dundee Wheelers, leaving two of them with life-changing injuries, has been handed a community order and banned from driving after admitting two counts of causing serious injury through careless driving.The Daily Record … Read more
How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Why some tech is being phased out in favour of more eco-friendly materials
With the UK experiencing rain on over 150 days annually, waterproof cycling jackets have become essential in many cyclists’ wardrobes here and in most other parts of the world. These jackets incorporate a range of modern fabrics and technologies to ensure they are waterproof, windproof and breathable. However, this has previously involved the utilisation of PFCs … Read more
Cyclists banned from riding bikes in centre of French city Lille over complaints about “influx of bicycles”
Cycling campaigners and green councillors have slammed a decision by Lille city council to ban bicycles, as well as scooters and skateboards, from pedestrianised streets in the historic centre of the city in northern France.The ban, which came into force earlier this month in what is France’s fifth-largest city, requires cyclists to dismount on a number … Read more