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Dame Sarah Storey calls out “entitlement” of speeding drivers — “too many ‘my driving offences won’t cause harm’ attitudes”

Paralympic cyclist-turned-active travel commissioner Dame Sarah Storey and leading roads policing figure Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox have added their views to the wider discussion about speeding on Britain’s roads, discourse that has been in the public eye during the scrutiny of home secretary Suella Braverman’s alleged desire to arrange a private speed awareness course following a speeding offence.Yesterday, we reported … Read more

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Taxi driver warns CyclingMikey he will “end up needing the dentist” after challenging phone use

CyclingMikey’s latest video shows a London taxi driver telling him he will “end up needing the dentist” after he challenged the professional driver’s mobile phone use behind the wheel.The cab driver was reported to the Metropolitan Police by the road safety campaigner and YouTuber, real name Mike van Erp, but avoided police prosecution due to staff dealing … Read more

Cyclist blasts “childish” motorist who left “polite notice” claiming parked bike was “restricting parking for residents”; A-list reaction to Cav’s retirement; Lance Armstrong and Jonathan Vaughters’ Twitter spat rumbles on + more on the live blog

Juice Lubes Frame Juice Matt Frame Polish

The Juice Lubes Frame Juice Matt Frame Polish is a useful coating for matt bikes that finishes off a clean nicely while also offering another layer of protection, which makes it easier and quicker to clean the next time. It’s biodegradable too.> Buy now: Juice Lubes Frame Juice Matt Frame Polish for £9.99 from Juice LubesWe’re just getting over … Read more

Tory London mayoral candidate plans to end Sadiq Khan’s “attack on drivers” by switching off red lights

Dan Korski, one of the candidates for the London mayor elections from the Conservative Party, has vowed to end Sadiq Khan’s “attack on drivers” by unveiling a milieu of radical traffic changes, such as switching off red lights and ending segregated bike lanes, 20mph speed limits, ULEZ and low traffic neighbourhoods.With motorists and other people … Read more

Five cool fuelling things from Topeak, Styrkr, Syncros and Skratch Labs

This week’s five cool things is a mix of cycling nutrition and products you can store your ride snacks and drinks in. Fuelling on the bike is very crucial for your performance, and cycling nutrition is definitely some of the most enjoyable reviewing we do. Our expert reviews can save you from trying flavours that are… well, … Read more

Met Eldar MTB helmet for kids

The Met Eldar MTB Helmet for Kids is a great-looking helmet built on the success of the Italian company’s mountain bike helmets. It’s got a fairly punchy price tag but it’s high in style, relatively light, fits well and has great coverage and airflow. The downside is that little fingers – and big fingers – … Read more

Suella Braverman criticised by cycling campaign group for “avoiding public scrutiny” over speeding offence

London Cycling Campaign has criticised Home Secretary Suella Braverman for not taking the dangers of speeding on road seriously after she committed an offence and allegedly requested civil servants to arrange a private speed awareness course, thus looking to “avoid public scrutiny” and “dismiss the danger caused to others by speeding”.Braverman was caught speeding in … Read more