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CyclingMikey wishes Ashley Neal would “leave me alone” as YouTube driving instructor uploads another video criticising his approach
Ashley Neal — son of former Liverpool and England footballer Phil Neal — has uploaded another video, this time questioning fellow YouTube road safety figure CyclingMikey’s riding around pedestrians.The Liverpool-based driving instructor shared the video — which included two pieces of footage originally uploaded by CyclingMikey, real name Mike van Erp — with his 134,000 subscribers as part of his “Ashley’s Analysis” … Read more
Giro Ethos MIPS Helmet
The Giro Ethos Mips Helmet is a well-thought-out and functional commuter helmet with a few unusual extras thrown into the mix. In addition to the now-familiar Mips lining – designed to reduce rotational of your brain if you crash – Giro has also added front and rear lights that double up as indicators. Giro has … Read more
“Bigger is better!” Victor Campenaerts’ Ridley Noah with 62T chainring + Classified Powershift hub
Victor Campenaerts’ meaty Ridley Noah has been in the headlines for a week now, since the Belgian professional cyclist took it to the Spring Classics with a rather eye-catching setup. Let’s have a closer look at the bike… Last weekend, the Lotto DSTNY rider rocked up to the start line of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad with a … Read more
“Lawless” motorists driving in cycle lane force council to reinstall bollards – just weeks after they were removed
Cycle lane bollards will be partly reinstated on an Edinburgh road just weeks after they were taken away, after councillors criticised the ‘depressing lawlessness’ of motorists who capitalised on the bollards’ removal by continuously driving in the now unprotected cycle lane.In September, the City of Edinburgh Council agreed to remove the bollards on Drum Brae … Read more
Giant TCR Advanced 2
Giant’s TCR Advanced 2 has a brilliant balance of comfort and performance thanks to a stiff frameset, great geometry and plenty of exposed seatpost. It also feels very light and sprightly, which makes it a capable race bike straight out of the box.If the TCR Advanced 2 is too high (or too low) for your … Read more
Decathlon says it still has “progress to make” after cyclist points out that new “micro pockets” on women’s bib shorts can just about hold a cereal bar
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon says it still has “progress to make” and that it will continue to increase the “diversity” of its cycling clothing range – after a cyclist pointed out on social media that the new pockets on the store’s Rockrider women’s bib shorts are just about big enough to hold a small … Read more
Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist and briefly returned to scene before fleeing jailed for 10 years
A motorist who struck and killed a cyclist, returning briefly to the scene before fleeing and hitting another cyclist minutes later, has been sentenced to ten years in prison and banned from driving for ten years.Agnieszka Pocztowska, 41, was riding her bike on Hungerford Road in Crewe at 6.55am on 14 September 2020 when she … Read more
Cyclists call on council to reconsider “unsafe” cycle route diversion
Bristol Cycling Campaign has called on the local council to reconsider a diversion on one of the city’s flagship cycle routes which will direct cyclists onto a busy “unsafe” road and through a working farm while a new railway station is being built.Sections of Concorde Way, which runs through Ashley Down in Bristol, will be closed … Read more