A farm worker who caused a cyclist serious injuries due to a dangerous load he was transporting has been fined.Teeside Crown Court heard that the rider sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries after he was struck by a one-tonne bag of grain that Stephen Dunn-Fawell was carrying with a telehandler tractor, reports Teeside Live.Dunn-Fawell had … Read more
This edition of Tech of the Week is chock-full of new cycling stuff from the likes of Jack Wolfskin, Squire and Mavic, and we have an intriguing little device that’s designed to help you ride faster, but we’re starting with some ultra-high tech head-up display glasses that provide navigational assistance and shoot video…Lawk One head-up display glasses … Read more
BMC has officially launched the new Teammachine R “all-purpose race weapon”, developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) and intended to balance weight, aerodynamics and power transfer. BMC says that the collaboration with RBAT goes beyond aero concerns and helps “create a bike which inspires confidence to be ridden at speed”.2023 BMC Teammachine R – … Read more
Having a well-functioning bike is what every cyclist desires, but it takes a little work to stay on top of all the maintenance that ensures your bike is always running smoothly. With these tips, you can make sure your bike is silky smooth and always in good working condition, which could save you money in … Read more
A London bridge labelled the “most dangerous junction” for cyclists in the English capital will undergo major safety works.Transport for London said improvement work on Lambeth Bridge is due to start next spring, the junction where in April 2015 designer Moira Gemmill — chosen by the Queen to lead the renovations of Windsor Castle — was killed while cycling in … Read more
It’s that nagging question that many cyclists may have asked themselves at some point: “Why is my bike so slow?” And while of course, the rider is more important than the bike, could there be a reason your bike feels sluggish? A bike’s speed is influenced by a combination of factors related to the bike itself, the … Read more
A flatbed truck driver, who caused the “absolutely tragic” death of a nurse cycling to a volunteer shift on an intensive care unit during the pandemic, was more than two times over the legal limit for driving with cannabis when the collision occurred.Douglas Toshack said he had been smoking the drug the night before the … Read more
The Scotsman newspaper has published a piece criticising the “ridiculous decision” to host the UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, a project which it was yesterday revealed came in £8 million over its £60 million budget.In a ‘Scotsman Comment’ article representing its editorial stance, the newspaper labelled the hosting of the event a “vanity project”, highlighting other … Read more
