Compulsory strike-off action against the cycling retailer and bicycle manufacturer Planet X has been discontinued, according to an update at Companies House.The update comes a day after a First Gazette Notice was filed, date 6 June, stating that “the Registrar of Companies gives notice that, unless cause is shown to the contrary, the Company will … Read more
A Conservative MP has called for the government to make wearing a helmet while cycling a legal requirement, and argued that if mandatory safety measures are acceptable for motorists, they “should surely be acceptable for cyclists”.Mark Pawsey, the MP for Rugby, has introduced a compulsory cycle helmet bill into the House of Commons, due for … Read more
Carlton Kirby is at it again, bringing us another volume of his memories for our amusement: Sticky Bottle doesn’t stray far from the successful formula that he employed to entertain us before. He shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes, nor of diminishing his claim to be a ‘cycling expert and hilarious raconteur’.If … Read more
A cyclist who was left with life-changing injuries when a motorist ploughed into her from behind, throwing her into a ditch, has called for drivers to be “aware of the damage they can cause on the roads” by not paying attention and looking out for vulnerable road users.Lauren Varley, from Blaxton, near Doncaster, was cycling … Read more
Cycling campaign groups have claimed that plans to boost cycling and walking in England are “in tatters”, after a damning report by the government’s official spending watchdog found that the Department for Transport (DfT) is almost certain to fall short of its active travel targets, thanks to its inability to influence the poor design and … Read more
Virtually everyone wants their bike to feel more responsive, especially when climbing or under acceleration. The best way to do that is to shed some weight, something that can be done relatively cheaply and easily if you shop around. Here we look at the most effective ways of shedding some grams without breaking the bank, … Read more
The Bryton Gardia R300L is a well-priced and effective radar and rear light combination, pairing easily with my head units and detecting cars from an impressive distance away. There are some small quirks like patchy pick-up of motorbikes and losing vehicles when they’re moving at your speed, but overall it’s an impressive piece of kit.Not … Read more
