Delays to the introduction of an online road safety reporting portal are putting cyclists in Scotland “at risk”, says Cycling UK – after Police Scotland took over a year to report an alleged hit-and-incident which left a rider “unable to sit down for a week”, leading to the case being dismissed.Police Scotland and the Scottish … Read more
It has been a hugely busy week in the bike world with the release of champagne-coloured shoes, some very cool shades from Koo, new Jack Wolfskin commuting clothing, and an update to one of the most versatile bikes out there, but we’re starting with a question for you…Is bike tech turning cycling into Formula One? Some pros … Read more
The beautiful, rolling Tuscan countryside. The cinematic dust conjured by the peloton as it barrels along those iconic gravel roads. The dual appeal of new-age off-road adventure riding and unabashed nostalgia. The breath-taking finish in Siena. The always-scintillating racing. It’s fair to say that Strade Bianche has it all.First raced in 2007 as the pro spinoff … Read more
The driver of a lorry bearing a message on the side warning cyclists to “Please take extra care near this vehicle” has been fined more than £562 for careless driving after, you guessed it, making a close pass on a cyclist.The rider on the receiving end of the close pass in October 2022, which saw the … Read more
How can you tell the best electric road bikes apart from the crowd? You can’t. And therein lies the magic. Today’s e-road bikes bring to the fore a new age of assisted cycling. They’re slim, light and inconspicuous, all thanks to the motor and battery being nearly tucked away inside the frame.Electric bikes, or e-bikes, make … Read more
Cycling and disability rights campaign groups have urged for highways authorities to remove conflict between cyclists and pedestrians in the wake of a court case that yesterday saw 49-year-old Auriol Grey jailed for three years for manslaughter after causing cyclist Celia Ward, 77, to fall off her bike into the path of a car, sustaining fatal … Read more
This week’s Merlin DealClincher takeover brings you stunning bargain bike, wheels, and component deals from Orro, Wilier, Shimano and Vision plus a host of spectacular deals on Sportful kit for spring and beyond and a VERY nice jersey from Castelli. Let’s get to the deals!35% off Orro Terra C Ekar Gravel Bike 122014_orro_terra_c_ekar_gravel_bike_2023 (Image Credit: … Read more
Pirelli Cinturato Sealant will certainly let you know you have a puncture thanks to its vivid yellow colour, but thankfully it’ll most probably be sealed before you need to worry about it. Don’t get any on your clothes, though, as it won’t be washing out in a hurry.Cinturato Sealant is designed for low pressure, large … Read more
A drug driver who was trying to retrieve his glasses after they fell off swerved onto the wrong side of the road and killed a cyclist after hitting him head-on.Colin McCourt, aged 40, died at the scene of the crash on the A410 Cardross Road, Argyll & Bute, on 10 November 2020, reports the Daily … Read more
