Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a robbery in Taunton which saw two teenagers “deliberately driven at” and threatened by a suspect who stole their bikes.The victims are both 13 and were cycling on Roman Road at around 4.40pm on Sunday 29 January when they were deliberately driven at by the driver of a silver … Read more
With the clocks turned back an hour and dark evenings now upon us — those sunny summer rides of a few months ago are fast becoming a distant memory — leaving the house by bike now requiring a fair bit more willpower and layers.Saying that, winter can be a great time to cycle and keeping your training rolling through the … Read more
The Exposure BOOST DayBright front light is designed to let you be seen by other road users, but it doesn’t have enough power for night-time riding on unlit routes. The settings are simple to use, with three power levels you can run in either continuous or pulse mode. But the single button can be tricky … Read more
Police in Essex are investigating an incident in which a cyclist sustained a head injury after a passenger in a car that was passing struck him with a baseball bat.The cyclist, a man aged in his 20s, needed stitches to a cut to the top of his scalp following the incident, say Essex Pollice.The force says that it … Read more
Councils are being urged to apply to Active Travel England for a share of a £200 million fund which the government says is aimed at making cycling and walking more attractive choices for everyday travel – with the safety of women walking home at night one of the criteria that will be used to evaluate … Read more
Upgrading your bike’s wheels is one of the most significant performance-enhancing investments you can make, but let’s be honest, figuring out what the best bike wheels are for your needs can feel like finding a needle in a haystack.We review a lot of wheels, and the fact this week’s five cool things is all about wheels confirms … Read more
