A cyclist from North Wales has been seriously injured after he crashed into a length of wire stretched across a cycle path.Ian Davies, aged 41 and from Pentre in Deeside, was knocked out as a result of the crash, which resulted in him being thrown over the handlebars on his bike, hitting the ground head-first, … Read more
The Fizik Tempo Artica GTX shoes provide protection from road spray and a certain amount of rain while cycling on the road in winter, along with plenty of insulation. They’re far less clumpy than many rivals and the price is reasonable too.If you’re not convinced by winter-specific designs, you could check out our guide to … Read more
Expanding its gravel line-up, Endura’s GV500 Thermal Bibtight is a stunning performer with cleverly designed features that are genuinely practical while riding. With a comfortable chamois to match, they provide a near-perfect answer to the challenging terrain of gravel rides.For more options, check out our guide to the best winter bib tights.I felt very warm … Read more
Cyclists in Jersey are being asked to take part in a smart cycling scheme using a data trust to gather and protect user data, the latter part of which is said to be a world first. The data-gathering scheme, called LifeCycle, will use bike lights to collect information on people’s journeys on bikes, which can then be … Read more
Motorists have reacted to footage of the collision which left broadcaster Dan Walker “glad to be alive” by accusing the Channel 5 presenter of “putting himself in danger” by “ignoring” a nearby cycle lane – described by local cyclists as “filled with broken glass”.On Monday, Walker, who took up cycling last year, revealed on Twitter … Read more
There are not many hotels where you hear noisy freehubs ticking outside your room door at 10 in the evening, and again at eight in the morning. For three days a year, it’s easy to find a place where this happens, though. Nested very near to the race course of Silverstone is Whittlebury Hall, the home … Read more
The Birzman Rotor Truing Fork is a well-made and precise tool for getting your rotor rub-free.If you run disc brakes (and why wouldn’t you?) it’s almost inevitable that at some stage you will find yourself in need of a rotor truing fork. Learning how to true a rotor – whilst bothersome – is a rite … Read more
Dublin City Council has announced that a special enforcement operation is underway to tackle the problem of illegal cycle lane and pavement parking on one of Ireland’s longest and busiest avenues.However, despite the council’s claims that the clampdown on motorists blocking the recently installed part-protected bike lane on north Dublin’s Griffith Avenue will begin immediately, … Read more
