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“Hi-vis and lights make chuff-all difference if drivers don’t look”: Cyclist “glad I wore my most visible protection” after motorist pulls out – but rider accused of “steaming on”; Tom Pidcock’s mum behind Vuelta ceremony; Bike ban + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know), and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to while away the hours on the midweek live blog

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:19

Cateye Tight Kinetic Rear Light

Simple, relatively bright light with decent weatherproofing but braking function cannot be switched off

£22.99

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 14:45

Knog recalls early production Blinder 900 and 1300 lights over battery safety concerns

Aussie brand has issued a recall of select Blinder front lights “with batteries that could potentially degrade over time, cause malfunction, and in some cases, pose a fire hazard”

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 07:00

Garmin Varia Vue

Very expensive and only captures plates in daylight – but the hardware, battery and Garmin integration are good

£459.99

Tue, Aug 05, 2025 08:45

Speeding motorist jailed for 10 months for killing cyclist claimed he couldn’t see hi-vis-wearing rider due to oncoming headlights – but police say “no excuse” for pensioner’s driving

Mary Emerson-Reed was killed while cycling home from a folk festival, after being struck from behind by Alan Morris, who was driving at 69mph in a 60mph zone

Thu, May 29, 2025 14:39