The government has said that it is considering inviting a “Call for Evidence” about imposing lifetime driving bans on dangerous drivers who kill, in response to a petition brought by the mother of a teenage girl who was killed in 2020 by a speeding driver.Angela Burke, whose 14-year-old daughter Courtney Ellis was killed by speeding … Read more
Cyclists in California are being targeted by car passengers deliberately opening doors of their vehicles in their path, with more than a dozen such incidents reported, and two riders seriously injured as a result, with one of the victims saying, “They deliberately tried to kill me.”The attacks have taken place in Emeryville, Oakland and Berkeley, … Read more
Incredibly light and surprisingly comfortable is how I’d describe the Bjorn Probka saddle. A blend of carbon and cork, it highlights the fact that you don’t need a lot of padding for a comfortable ride on a race bike. And for such a low weight, it has a surprisingly sensible rider weight limit of 120kg. … Read more
We have loads of new stuff to tell you about this week from the likes of Cube, Ritchey, and Silca, but we’re starting off with a very cool collaboration between Brompton and CHPT3…Is this the coolest Brompton yet? Stripped-back CHPT3 collaboration weighs 9.5kgBrompton has teamed up with CHPT3 for a fourth collaboration, taking the well-respected … Read more
A well-known bike racer in Scotland has said that his friends “didn’t think I would make it” after he crashed when he hit a pothole that South Lanarkshire District Council had failed to repair properly despite a number of complaints about the road defect.John ‘Jocky’ Johnstone, aged 80, hit the ground face-first when he was … Read more
A professional cyclist-led campaign to encourage people on bikes to use lights at all times “feeds into a victim-blaming culture” which places the onus for safety onto the most vulnerable road users, according to a leading road safety campaigner.The ‘Be Bright Wear a Light’ campaign, launched this week by pro rider Rachel Neylan and endorsed … Read more
It’s official, and for a few select British cycling esports elites, the 26 January announcement is the first step toward the sport’s ultimate goal. British Cycling announced the 17-rider roster representing Great Britain in the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on February 18, 2023. For seven Rainbow Jersey hopefuls, the journey’s just begun.“It’s a … Read more
The always-controversial Soudal Quick-Step general manager Patrick Lefevere has once again attracted the ire of cycling fans this week after claiming that the women’s side of the sport is “being pushed artificially” and that many pros “are not worth” the current minimum wage set by the UCI.Despite infamously denouncing women’s cycling as a charity case … Read more
A recent poll has indicated that cyclists are perceived to be among Ireland’s most dangerous road users, with around a fifth of those surveyed claiming that people on bikes represent the greatest threat on the country’s roads, just behind young male motorists and e-scooter users.However, the poll, conducted by insurance company Aviva, also found that … Read more
