Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney has accused the Conservative Government of “effectively decriminalising bike theft” after data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats showed that almost 90 per cent of cases were closed by the police with no suspect identified, while a thief gets charged in just 1.7 per cent of incidents.The concerning crime statistics for … Read more
It’s nearly time for Bilbao to host the start of the 2023 Tour de France on 1 July, marking the second time that Spain’s Basque Region has staged the Grand Départ of the race after it began in San Sebastian in 1992. From the word go there will be some tough racing in prospect as Jonas Vingegaard – … Read more
Everything about the Frog 61 is created for young cyclists from the geometry, the FrogFit gear shifters, easy-to-reach brake levers and the patented Frog crank arms. It’s no wonder that it fitted our reviewers so well and left them with a riding experience that was massively confidence boosting and most importantly, fun.One of the things … Read more
There’s almost unanimous agreement that using training zones is the most effective way to progress as a cyclist, but how can you be sure your zones are correct? For years I used a functional threshold power (FTP) test to determine mine, only to find out during a lactate profiling session that they were some way out… but … Read more
Staffordshire Police have issued a warning to cyclists who ride through Stafford town centre that they will continue to stop and fine them, after a video went viral in which two constables were seen violently shoving a cyclist and arresting him for refusing to provide his details.The officers stopped the man who was spotted cycling through Stafford … Read more
Tadej Pogačar has been given the green light from his doctors to “fully train on the road” with an arm brace, as the two-time Tour winner sets his sights to prepare himself for the Grand Départ in July after suffering a broken wrist almost seven weeks ago in Liège-Bastogne-Liège.“The results of the computed tomography (CT) … Read more
UK-based fans of affordable bikes and cycling gear can rejoice this evening, as Planet X says its future has been “secured” following its sale to a West Yorkshire retailer backed by private equity. A first Gazette Notice listed on Companies’ House followed by an open High Court case that stated Planet X CEO Richard Mostyn-Jones had filed … Read more
Iconic Italian bike brand Pinarello is set to be sold to South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg, according to sources close to the company.The Financial Times has reported that Glasenberg, a former champion race walker and mining chief executive, is believed to be in the final stages of a deal to acquire an 80 percent stake … Read more
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
