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Drink driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years
A motorist who killed charity cyclist Tony Parsons in a drink driving collision, before hiding his body in a shallow grave on a remote country estate, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.31-year-old Alexander McKellar was speeding at the time of the fatal collision in September 2017, which took place on the A82 near … Read more
U23 Paris-Roubaix winner Tijl De Decker dies after “crashing into car” during training ride
Tijl De Decker, the promising young Belgian rider who was set to turn professional with Lotto Dstny next year, has died two days after a collision involving a motorist during a training ride, the team confirmed today.The 22-year-old, who won Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, the U23 version of the famous cobbled classic, in May while racing for … Read more
Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model
Trek has launched what it describes as “the fastest and lightest Madone SL ever”, the new models featuring IsoFlow technology, the distinctive seat tube design that was introduced on the top-level Trek Madone SLR last year with the aim of reducing aerodynamic drag and improving comfort.> Trek releases radical Madone SLR, its “fastest road race bike … Read more
Parcours Chrono wheelset
The Parcours Chrono wheelset has 68mm and 75mm-deep rims front and rear respectively, so you’d expect them to misbehave in crosswinds; however, they’re remarkably stable, meaning you can have the aero benefits of a deeper wheelset in even more conditions! If you like engineering white papers, clever aero stuff, or just want to stay out … Read more
“There’s a fear of being bullied”: Cyclists don’t feel “recognised” by other road users, says transport expert
A transport researcher from Dublin has said that he believes the city has become less bicycle-friendly due to a lack of connected infrastructure and policing to keep cycling spaces clear, with many cyclists now fearing for their safety as they are not being recognised and being bullied by other road users.In 2011, Dublin was named among … Read more
Passion, prototypes and incredible jawlines: A visit to Thule’s design and testing facility nestled in the forests of southern Sweden
A few weeks ago, the world-renowned bike rack and trailer specialist Thule invited me to its Hillerstorp design and testing facility in southern Sweden, and I came away with several key insights. Firstly, what they say about the stylish Swedes is annoyingly true (don’t go to Sweden if you’re having a low self-esteem day), and … Read more
Velocio Signature Eco Socks
Velocio’s Signature Eco Socks are my ‘most comfortable socks of 2023’ (so far) thanks to a mixture of the material used and the near seamless construction. They aren’t the cheapest around, but for an irritation-free and cool-feeling-feet ride, they are hard to beat.For more options, check out our guide to the best cycling socks.> Buy … Read more
