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New mayor defends “necessary” decision to scrap controversial cycle lane – just eight months after it was installed
A controversial protected cycle lane in Middlesbrough, which has been the subject of fierce criticism after several cyclists and pedestrians were injured while using the new road layout, has been scrapped – just eight months after it was introduced.The Linthorpe Road cycle lane, approved by Middlesbrough’s former independent mayor Andy Preston, was installed last year … Read more
Challenge Smart Tubeless Sealant
The Challenge Smart Tubeless Tyre Sealant works well on a whole range of tyres, from high-pressure road hoops to big, low-pressure gravel rubber, and seals cuts big and small. It doesn’t seem affected by temperature changes either.Challenge has developed its Smart Sealant to work with both vulcanised and handmade tubeless tyres, and I tested it … Read more
Councillor slams active travel consultants who “dream up schemes more at home in large cities than small historic towns”
A councillor in Shropshire has argued that plans to improve cycling and walking infrastructure in seven market towns across the county, which he claims have prompted over 1,000 comments from residents, are evidence of “what goes wrong when outside consultants are brought in to dream up schemes more at home in large cities than small, … Read more
The Giro just avoids Italy’s deadly floods – but cycling is now feeling impact of climate change
Yesterday morning, as discussions were being held about whether to shorten the tenth stage of the Giro d’Italia due to the rain and cold temperatures facing the riders on the day’s main climb of the Passo delle Radici in northwest Tuscany, less than 200km away on the other side of the Apennines the city of Cesena, … Read more
Muc-Off Technical Wash For Apparel – 300ml
The Muc-Off Technical Wash For Apparel is a sure-fire way to clean your cycling clothes without risk, ensuring your clothing’s water repellency and breathability remains unaltered during the wash process. It’s pretty effective – but boy is it crazy expensive!Specialist washing detergents for technical clothing is not a new thing – brands like Nikwax and … Read more
Tao Geoghegan Hart out of Giro d’Italia after shocking crash which also brought down Geraint Thomas and Primož Roglič
Tao Geoghegan Hart’s bid to secure a second career Giro d’Italia came to an abrupt and shocking halt on stage 11, after the Ineos Grenadiers rider was forced to abandon the race with a fractured hip after crashing on a slippery descent which also saw teammate and current pink jersey holder Geraint Thomas, as well as … Read more