A driver has been charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of GB age group triathlete Rebecca Comins, who was killed in a crash as she took part in a time trial on the A40 near Raglan, Monmouthshire, in June last year.Vasile Barbu, aged 48 and from Abergavenny, did not enter a plea when he … Read more
Next year’s 20th anniversary edition of London-Paris, the three-day ride that features on many cyclists’ bucket list, will be the last in the current format, with organisers blaming the decision in large part on increased costs and logistical headaches in the wake of Brexit.On the event’s website, organisers Hotchillee invite would-be participants to join them “one … Read more
Mark Cavendish, who is the subject of a Netflix documentary that airs next week, has said that he hopes the programme will raise awareness of mental health issues and has revealed that doctors were worried that he would self-harm after he was diagnosed with depression.The 37-year-old, who broke his collarbone in a crash at the … Read more
A speeding and uninsured driver who had previously twice been warned by police about his driving has been jailed for nine months after he crashed into a teenage cyclist, fatally injuring him, and fled the scene. Kayn Galer, aged 20, had pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown Court to causing the death by careless driving of … Read more
On the road it’s widely believed that performance comes down to the rider rather than equipment. It’s not about the bike, and all that. But what about when you’re gravel riding? Can a better bike or position really make a meaningful difference? To find out we’ve pitted a budget gravel setup against both a premium … Read more
CyclingSheffield has highlighted the danger posed by the city’s tram tracks to cyclists, after a new map with crowdsourced data revealed 806 separate incidents where cyclists were injured along the tracks, and has criticised the council of failing to implement safety improvements despite acknowledging potential risks.Just in the last few weeks, three cyclists have been … Read more
Cycling groups along with climate and clean air campaigns in the UK have welcomed the High Court’s ruling of the ULEZ expansion into Greater London as lawful, claiming that the step will not only deliver cleaner air, but also encourage people to use environmentally-friendly transport alternatives and drive the switch away from relying on cars.Mayor Sadiq … Read more
