The Brompton C Line Explore can climb hills surprisingly well, cruise at an impressive pace and provide the kind of comfort you need for longer days in the saddle. Its marketing even wafts the promise of round-the-world rides, so you can dream about a summer’s worth of mini-adventures as this bike brings a smile to … Read more
Garmin, one of the leading manufacturers of GPS computers for sports tracking and cycling, has reported a 71 percent fall in operating profit across its cycling and fitness division in 2022, which the US tech brand’s president says is a result of the ‘normalisation’ of the cycling industry in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The … Read more
At least two cyclists have been killed and 11 others injured after the driver of a pick-up truck crashed into a large group ride in Arizona yesterday morning.The devastating collision took place just before 8am on Saturday morning on Cotton Lane Bridge in Goodyear, a large suburb to the west of Phoenix, Arizona’s capital, ABC … Read more
Earlier this week, as I’m sure most of you know by now, the broadcaster Dan Walker was involved in a nasty collision with a motorist while riding his bike.Footage has since emerged of the terrifying spill, captured on a motorist’s rear-view camera, which shows the Channel 5 presenter riding on the busy Moore Street roundabout … Read more
The cobbled Belgian semi-classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, to many cycling fans, signals the start of the ‘real’ European road racing season (apologies to any warm-up stage races on the Med).And while Dylan van Baarle and Lotte Kopecky both put down serious markers for the upcoming classics campaign with impressive solo victories, the 2023 edition of … Read more
Having a low weight, controls the ideal size for young hands, and geometry that is designed for kids, the Boardman JNR Hybrid 24in Wheel is a value offering for the budding young cyclist. It’s well made and equally well kitted out, and its ability to take full mudguards, a rack and knobbly tyres makes it … Read more
Dame Joan Collins has called on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to “do something” about cyclists after one allegedly crashed into her on the pavement earlier this week, almost knocking her over.The 89-year-old actress, who in 1983 was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was walking along Maiden Lane in Covent … Read more
February is drawing to a close, which in cycling circles means only one thing: it’s time for Opening Weekend – the annual curtain raiser to the cobbled classics campaign and, in most cycling fans’ eyes, the start of the ‘real’ racing season.On Saturday, Tom Pidcock, Annemiek van Vleuten, and co. will sharpen their elbows and … Read more
Lots have been going on in the world of cycling tech recently, from new bike releases at varying price points, to some very refreshing component and apparel launches. To unify the news we’ve seen this week (and as you can read below), cycling brands are increasingly re-considering both price points and sustainability efforts… well, some are, whereas some are happy … Read more
A pedestrian who shouted at and gestured towards a cyclist in a “hostile and aggressive way”, causing the rider to fall from her bike and into the path of a passing motorist, has been convicted of manslaughter.Yesterday at Peterborough Crown Court, Auriol Grey, 49, was found guilty of causing the death of 77-year-old Celia Ward, in … Read more
