All four council officers attending a meeting to discuss ways to promote walking and cycling, admitted that they drove to the venue of the meeting, with some even claiming that they were active drivers and preferred it over cycling and walking, which were “not practical”.The officers at the meeting in Pontypool in Wales included the … Read more
A Belgian pro cyclist has criticised the race direction for putting the spectacle over safety after a massive crash, which saw 90 per cent of the peloton riding at 60km/hr crash out on a muddy road, with many left concussed and four taken to a hospital, before the final stage of the Tour de Bretagne.The peloton … Read more
The Morsa Garmin Computer and Universal Adapter & Arm Kit is part of the company’s modular system that can fit up to two devices onto a single mount, to help free up handlebar space. It looks a little clunky but it’s deceptively light, does the job well and doesn’t move about.With cyclists wanting to know … Read more
Trek-Segafredo rider Giulio Ciccone will miss next weekend’s start of the Giro d’Italia in his home region of Abruzzo after testing positive for COVID-19, the latest sign that the coronavirus may once again be spreading through the professional peloton.News that the 28 year old from Chieti will not be lining up on the start ramp … Read more
This Bike at Bedtime is a little more meaningful than others, and at the time of publication, it is on its way to Ukraine from London. The bike belongs to Tom Hashemi, who is cycling 1,300 miles (2,000km) across Europe to Lviv, Ukraine, to show support for the Ukrainians and raise funds for mine clearances … Read more
A grandmother aged 84 has set out on a 1,000-mile bike ride around Scotland in memory of her three children, each of whom died within the space of four years a decade or so ago.Mavis Paterson, known as Mave, set off from Mull of Galloway, close to her home in south west Scotland, on Saturday … Read more
Peak-hour deliveries are to be banned at a notorious roundabout in Oxford where a cyclist was killed last year.Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed it will impose the restrictions at The Plain, where University of Oxford researcher Dr Ling Felce, a mother of two, was killed in March last year.40-year-old lorry driver Robert Whiting, who was … Read more
The BMC Roadmachine TWO may be part of BMC’s endurance line-up, but it’s very much in line with what many brands would consider a race bike. With a stiff frame and fork combination, a reactive feeling and geometry that allows an aggressive position the Roadmachine has plenty of performance for the amateur racer, club rider … Read more
A lorry driver who killed a cyclist on a country road in Scotland has been spared jail after the rider’s widows urged a court to show him clemency.Appearing at Stirling Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 59-year-old David McGarry admitted causing the death of retired art teacher Neil Smith, aged 74, through careless driving, reports the Daily Record.Mr … Read more
What. On Earth. Is this? We’ve seen some unconventional bikes, equipment and clothing intended to improve aerodynamic performance but we’ve never seen anything as bizarre as this design included in a just-published patent application. Essentially, it’s aero clothing with a tail that’s hooked to an adjustable subframe that’s fitted to your bike. And yes, it’s, … Read more
