Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini has backpedalled on introducing draconian laws for cyclists, insisting that rules he told the country’s parliament earlier this week, including requiring riders to wear a helmet, take out insurance and put number plates on their bikes were aimed solely at people riding scooters.> Cyclists … Read more
Residents of a Dumfries street who complained that they were facing “unacceptable, impractical, and ridiculous” traffic restrictions during the para-cycling time trial events at this August’s UCI Cycling World Championships have secured a compromise from the council which will allow them to access the road by car.As we reported last month, residents in parts of … Read more
Just Stop Oil has staged its first ‘slow cycle’ through London today, as part of the group’s plans to “evolve” its tactics in the face of what it claims is the government’s attempt to “restrict our legitimate rights to protest”.The environmentalist group has staged slow marches on the streets of London for the last seven … Read more
Less than a year since the UK’s then-Transport Secretary Grant Shapps pledged to bring in registration plates for cyclists, before almost immediately backtracking on his comments, his Italian equivalent has introduced a controversial road safety bill which would force cyclists to carry number plates on their bikes, pay insurance, and make helmets and indicators mandatory.> Italy’s … Read more
The Specialized/Fjallraven Seatbag Drybag is a fully waterproof option that, due to its tapered design, is meant to be installed with the Specialized/Fjallraven Seatbag Harness. It comes in two sizes, and has a valve built in which makes it easy compress. It does its job well, but it’s very expensive for what it is.For more … Read more
