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“If it was important for motorised traffic it would have been done”: Cyclist slams council’s plan to permanently close quiet route and send everyone along busy main road

A cyclist who visited the Lake District this summer, riding along a storm-damaged road which the council recently proposed to shut permanently, has spoken out about the “totally unnecessary” delay in repairing the route.The quiet route alongside Thirlmere reservoir, part of the National Cycling Network and “one of the only safe road cycling routes leading towards … Read more

“It’s at the limit now”: Tour of Britain organiser highlights “enormous” costs involved, responds to critics who called route “dull”

Tour of Britain organiser Mick Bennett has responded to the discussion and debate around the route that met the opening days of this year’s event, addressing the critics by pointing out the huge organisational, logistical and financial stress that goes into just getting a race on at all.With Jumbo-Visma’s Olav Kooij winning the opening four sprints — and five of … Read more

British Cycling calls for end to “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists

British Cycling has spoken out about “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists and pedestrians, which “enables even the most persistent and reckless offenders to evade justice”, and has called for change.Along with the governing body’s legal partner, Leigh Day, British Cycling has sponsored the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling … Read more

“Dangerous driving is a choice”: Cycling and walking MPs call for tougher sentences for motorists driving larger cars, as well as strict enforcement of speed limits

Motorists who commit driving offences while behind the wheel of larger, heavier cars should receive tougher penalties, with the size and weight of the vehicle seen as an “aggravating factor” when it comes to sentencing, a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has advised.The cross-party group’s report, set to … Read more

Merida Scultura Endurance 4000

The Scultura Endurance 4000 is the entry point to the carbon fibre models in Merida’s latest line-up. Its comfort-biased geometry, nippy nature and neutral handling make for a fun bike to ride quickly with no surprises. It looks good and it’s well specced for the money compared with the opposition, though better tyres would make … Read more