“The kid can cycle, but can the driver drive?”: Parents demand safer cycling infrastructure as video shows 5-year-old having to navigate traffic and blocked bike lane

A video of a five-year-old boy, picking his way through the traffic safely on a single-lane road full of cars in all four directions, has gone viral on social media, with many people pointing out that despite the kid’s brilliant riding skills, poor cycling infrastructure could be putting off less confident riders of all ages … Read more

Altura Icon Plus Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey

The Altura Icon Plus Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey is made with a variety of fabrics including recycled polyester mesh, and does a reasonable job of keeping you cool and comfortable throughout the summer as long as temperatures don’t get too high. It’s semi-fitted, but could do with some adjustments; I like to think I’m reasonably average … Read more

“Shared-use path” signs to be put up after pedestrian’s “resentment” towards cyclist using pavement led to manslaughter

Several changes are being planned for cycle paths in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, including putting up signs indicating “shared-use path” and updating the town’s cycle maps, after a 77-year-old cyclist was killed by a pedestrian angered by her “presence” on the pavement.Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking funding for the improvements on Walden Road, Castle Moat Road and Hartford … Read more

Apidura City Backpack

The Apidura City Backpack is a lightweight and fully waterproof backpack designed for urban riding and daily commuting – and in its simplicity, it is a great backpack with ideal storage space.> Buy now: Apidura City Backpack for £130 from Condor CyclesOur best cycling backpacks buyer’s guide rounds up the top choices out there.The City’s simplicity is … Read more

“I don’t know what you’re trying to get at. What went wrong?” Jasper Stuyven takes swipe at media after Belgium accused of underperforming at world championships

As the postmortem began on yet another silver medal for Wout van Aert at a world championships at the hands of Mathieu van der Poel, Van Aert’s Belgian teammate Jasper Stuyven hit out at what he regarded as the media’s highly critical analysis of the team’s tactics and approach, which the 31-year-old claimed was intent … Read more