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
Schwalbe’s glueless patches are useful for field repairs, as long as you allow for the things they can’t do.In the words of Clint Eastwood as Harry Callaghan, a man’s gotta know his limitations. That applies to these glueless patches from Schwalbe too: they work well, as long as you respect their limitations.> Buy now: Schwalbe … Read more
Apple announced a number of updates at their annual WWDC event (World Wide Developer Conference) yesterday, including watchOS 10 for Apple Watch with a host of new features including redesigned apps and additional watch faces. We are most interested, though, in the new Bluetooth cycling sensor support, which includes power meter connectivity. Could this be the thing that … Read more
A man has been charged in relation to the robbery at the family home of Mark Cavendish which saw intruders break in and steal high-value watches and a Louis Vuitton suitcase.In February, two men were jailed for 12 and 15 years respectively after being found guilty of two counts of robbery in relation to the … Read more
