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Driver of Royal Mail van tells cyclist: “If I was messed up in the head you would’ve died” (+ video)
Please note that on 28/6/2023, at the Metropolitan Police’s request, all photos and video identifying the driver was removed as the police are now proceeding with prosecution.A cyclist in west London has posted footage to Twitter of the moment the driver of a Royal Mail van who was heading towards him while on the wrong side … Read more
Passers-by help police chase down suspected bike thief in Lancashire
Police in Lancashire have applauded members of the public who helped them chase down a suspected bike thief in Fleetwood.In a post on Facebook, Fleetwood Area Police said that officers from the Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team and Taskforce who were on a routine patrol were flagged down on Tuesday by a driver who alerted them to … Read more
Zig-zag corners on “moronic” Edinburgh cycleway to be replaced to improve cycle safety
“Zig-zag” corners on a cycleway in Edinburgh that has been branded as “moronic” and “an accident waiting to happen” are to be ripped out and replaced to make it safer for cyclists after a council official accepted that it did not meet the city’s own design standards.Running along Leith Walk in the north of the Scottish … Read more
Caerphilly Mountain to host spectacular finale for September’s Tour of Britain
Caerphilly Mountain will provide a spectacular backdrop to what organisers hope will be a gripping final showdown in this year’s Tour of Britain as the race returns to the climb in South Wales for the first time in a decade.The final stage of this year’s race on Sunday 10 September will begin at Margam Country … Read more
Birzman Disc Brake Piston Pusher
The Birzman Disc Brake Piston Pusher is designed to make the maintenance chore of replacing disc brake pads easier by pushing the pistons back into the calliper. Unfortunately, it fails to achieve those aims in a meaningful and replicable manner.When replacing disc brake pads, it is essential to first clean inside the calliper to remove … Read more
Swiss pro cyclist Gino Mäder dies after horrific Tour de Suisse crash
Bahrain Victorious has revealed the passing of 26-year-old Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, after he was involved in a very high-speed crash on a descent towards the end of stage five of the Tour de Suisse.Mäder was airlifted to hospital yesterday following the crash, with his team saying on Twitter that he lost consciousness following the incident. He reportedly lay motionless in the … Read more
Red light jumping cyclist in Edinburgh who crashed into car fined £150
A cyclist in Edinburgh who crashed into a car after he rode through a red light has been fined £150 for dangerous cycling.Jordan Gardiner, aged 25, admitted the charge this week when he appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court, reports the Daily Record.The incident happened at the traffic light controlled junction of Slateford Road with Robertson … Read more