An east London cyclist needed multiple surgeries for injuries sustained in a violent bikejacking in Waltham Forest two weeks ago.Releasing more information in the hope of tracking down the perpetrators, the Metropolitan Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday 23 May at around 19:45 and saw a man in his 40s, aboard a £12,500 Specialized S-Works Tarmac with … Read more
A York cyclist’s e-bike was vandalised by suspected thieves, believed to have been hoping to steal the wheel and rear-hub motor, leaving the mobility vehicle in a dangerous condition.Anna Semlyen, a campaign manager for the 20’s Plenty UK speed limit campaign told road.cc how the bike was locked in the city centre when the damage … Read more
The Brae Yonder 50L Pannier Bags have a simple design, are well made and stand up to the elements brilliantly. And refreshingly, in spite of these qualities, they don’t come at an eye-watering price. The stripped-back design is easy to warm to and will likely be a hit with those of us who rely on … Read more
The 2023 Giro d’Italia certainly ended with a bang, the decisive time trial to Monte Lussari an uncontainable explosion of drama, twists, and suspense, played out against the vivid backdrop of glorious sunshine, a stupidly steep mountain road, and the fervent atmosphere generated by the thousands of Slovenians who flocked across the border to roar … Read more
A 60-year-old cyclist was left with knee pain and a shoulder injury after being knocked off his bike by a driver who moments earlier had given him the finger, Glasgow Sheriff Court heard.The Glasgow Times reports Benjamin Lang was ultimately found guilty of careless driving, his second conviction of that nature, and fined £500 as … Read more
This August’s Scottish-based UCI Cycling World Championships could be hit by council strike action, with a union warning that the event could be “under threat of cancellation” unless a pay dispute with local authorities is resolved.Releasing a statement warning that such major events as the world championships could be impacted in the case of strike … Read more
“Everyone should feel safe using our roads but through a combination of design, policy and enforcement priorities, this is not the case.” Those are the words of Adam Tranter, the West Midlands’ leading active travel figure, calling for a meeting with colleagues to bring about accelerated action to protect vulnerable road users, after two cyclists … Read more
