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Just Riding Along Mahi Mahi Core disc brake wheels
Just Riding Along’s Mahi Mahi Core disc brake wheels are a good value upgrade over the stock wheels you’ll find on many bikes, shedding some weight and giving a modest but worthwhile aerodynamic boost.Check out our guide to the best road bike wheels for more options.> Buy now: Just Riding Along Mahi Mahi Core disc … Read more
‘Vulnerable Road User’ operation sees police fine cyclists for jumping red lights
Police in Scotland say a ‘Vulnerable Road User’ initiative saw four cyclists fined in Edinburgh for riding through red lights.The operation, which also saw cyclists, pedestrians and drivers “spoken to and given advice” appeared to take place at a pedestrian crossing in the Scottish capital, Roads Policing Scotland explaining that four cyclists and one driver … Read more
Teens who allegedly filmed themselves killing cyclist now accused of trying to kill second bike rider
There have been further developments in the police investigation into the death of a retired police chief who was killed in a hit-and-run in Las Vegas last month. Earlier this week disturbing footage emerged online of the alleged incident, with police since arresting the passenger of the vehicle involved who is believed to have filmed … Read more
“Should not have finished”: Boss of Swiss cycling team admits they got Stefan Küng crash wrong
Swiss Cycling has launched an internal debrief of Stefan Küng’s shocking crash during Wednesday’s European Championship time trial in the Netherlands, the federation’s manager accepting that they should have better protected their rider so he did not finish the race.Küng smashed into roadside barriers while riding for a few seconds with his head tucked down, meaning … Read more
The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt
The choice of worthwhile technical books about bicycle wheels is limited, but the one with the most obvious title, The Bicycle Wheel, by Jobst Brandt, was always one of the best. This reprint makes it available to a whole new audience. Some aspects may be less relevant today, but overall it is still an informative … Read more
“About time”: Cyclists react to Shimano crank recall after more than 4,500 incidents
Among the multitude of thoughts and opinions heard from the cycling community as Shimano yesterday announced a voluntary recall of Hollowtech II road cranksets produced between 2012 and 2019 for a possible bonding separation issue, the emotions of shock and surprise were noticeable in their absence.Over the years we have received hundreds of emails and messages from readers who have experienced an issue. The Instagram … Read more
Vitus 14 Kids Bike
The Vitus 14 Kids Bike is a lightweight first pedal bike that’s ideal for young riders graduating from their balance bike. It features child-friendly components such as short-reach adjustable brake levers, smaller diameter handlebar grips and a bespoke chainset.WeightWeight is such an important factor for kids’ bikes, because the ability of the young rider to use … Read more
Spin City: Mauro Schmid’s perfect reply to Patrick Lefevere criticism of Las Vegas trip while his “Garmin was broken”
‘Gears and cycling clothing in Las Vegas’ as Hunter S. Thompson once wrote, or something like that… Patrick Lefevere has once again caused headlines for commenting about one of his riders, this time Soudal Quick-Step youngster Mauro Schmid for apparently failing to send his training data to the team because his “Garmin was broken”, when in fact his absence … Read more
Cyclist killed by falling tree on rural country road
A cyclist riding along a rural country lane in Kent was killed by a falling tree yesterday, officers have confirmed.Kent Police released a statement, reported by Kent Online, which stated they had been called to the scene on Friday morning, with a man confirmed to have died at the scene.“We were called at 7.30am today (Friday, … Read more