A jury in the United States has awarded $9 million in damages against a major utility company after a cyclist sustained life-changing injuries when he crashed on a bike path that had been damaged when the company’s workers park their trucks on it.Andrew Farley, from Lake in the Hills, Illinois, has spent several years undergoing … Read more
Black Mamba’s Latex and Nitrile Workshop Gloves are surprisingly good for bike fettling – they’re almost impenetrable while working on bikes. They do come at a pretty high price, though, and with obvious environmental drawbacks when compared with reusable alternatives.I must admit that a box of nitrile gloves for £30 had me very sceptical, and I … Read more
A cyclist who was stopped by police on a motorway in Hampshire has been charged with two offences after attempting to argue about the law with the officer who stopped him.Officers from Hampshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit were responding to reports of a cyclist who had been seen riding on the M27 near Cadnam in … Read more
A driver who had been smoking cannabis the night before he killed a cyclist has been spared jail so he can continue to care for his mother, after he admitted causing death by careless driving, an offence that carries a maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment.Darren Maironis, aged 48, died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on … Read more
Bianchi has expanded its aero road bike line-up with the introduction of a new Oltre Race and also updated its Sprint, the all-rounder that’s based on the top-level Specialissima. In doing so, Bianchi has inadvertently suggested that the launch of a 12-speed Shimano 105 groupset is imminent. We’ll explain why in a mo but let’s … Read more
The ISM PS 2.0 Saddle is characterised by its split-nose design that alleviates pressure from your perineal area, allowing you to maintain an aggressive race position. Although I don’t think it’s very aesthetically pleasing, its excellent comfort more than makes up for its ‘interesting’ looks.After a new saddle? Then check out our best road bike saddles buyer’s … Read more
