Green spaces and 120 miles of cycling and walking routes pledged in “most ambitious plan in a century”… but Mail claims “now Birmingham wages war on motorists”

On Friday, Birmingham City Council unveiled its plan to make the city a “leading international location”, with active travel networks “on the same level” as Copenhagen and spaces “as green as Vienna”.The plan, today described as “probably the most ambitious plan in a century for the city” by council leader Ian Ward on BBC Radio 4’s … Read more

Cyclist fights off moped gang bike thieves armed with angle grinder

A London cyclist, confronted by four blacked-out bike thieves armed with an angle grinder who attempted to steal his Brompton outside a cafe in broad daylight, has told of how “depressing” the brazen attack was, advising others who are targeted to “make lots of noise and take loads of pictures”.Ben Derbyshire, an architect who is the former … Read more

Santini Colore Riga Women’s Jersey

The Santini Colore Riga Women’s Jersey is a classic-fit jersey that offers a more comfortable feel than a race jersey, but one that is still perfectly form-hugging without being restrictive. The fabrics are light and breathable too, though there’s no valuables pocket.> Buy now: Santini Colore Riga Women’s Jersey for £90 from SantiniMaterialsSantini says this jersey is … Read more

Check out this Ribble Ultra SL R Alumni Edition for the Tour 21

This evening’s Bike at Bedtime is the Ribble Tour 21 Ultra SL R Alumni Edition, a superbike that showcases a striking design curated as a special tribute for the Tour 21 charity ride. The bike has been designed by Ribble’s Head of Product and ex-Pro Tour Rider Jamie Burrow. It’s a race machine with aerodynamically optimised geometry, finished … Read more

Remco Evenepoel OUT of Giro d’Italia with Covid

Remco Evenepoel is out of the Giro d’Italia having tested positive for Covid, announcing he is leaving the race just hours after winning his second time trial of the Grand Tour and regaining the maglia rosa.“It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that I will be leaving the Giro d’Italia due … Read more

Ridley Grifn

The Ridley Grifn is the company’s allroad bike, with a blend of road and off-road geometry and components to make it versatile for all kinds of rides and adventures. There are a few compromises on both sides of the road and gravel spectrum, but if you want to spend the majority of your ride time … Read more

Ribble Cycles hit by delayed deliveries again as customers complain of poor service

British bicycle manufacturer Ribble has been under fire lately as a result of delayed deliveries, with many customers complaining of postponed delivery dates, poor customer service, and even orders completely disappearing, with a lot of those complaints coming from those who placed orders under the Cycle to Work scheme.The news of Ribble having bike delivery issues … Read more