06/09/2019, 16:45
£1.1m to improve urban ends of Scarborough-to-Whitby Cinder Track
Planned work significantly different from planned £7m overhaul that drew backlash in 2017.
06/09/2019, 09:02
A new (to us) passive-aggressive van sign aimed at cyclists
A new rear van sign to me.
I hope https://t.co/ns1bLcfDuq employs drivers who also are versed in the HWC ! pic.twitter.com/9kpzfLZXuL— cycleoptic (@cycleoptic) September 4, 2019
I want to answer this question but how? Should I etch it underneath with a simple yes or no using a chisel and hammer? Or would paint based replies be more appropriate?
— Señor Chris (@AD828321) September 5, 2019
06/09/2019, 15:49
Move over Boston Dynamics
This hellish contraption was spotted at Eurobike. Not sure we need to worry about robots taking over just yet but this thing is the stuff of nightmares
06/09/2019, 15:40
Carapaz or not, the Tour of Britain starts tomorrow
The @OVOEnergy Tour of Britain begins TOMORROW .#OVOToBpic.twitter.com/d6Qvw3fuM3
— Tour of Britain (@TourofBritain) September 6, 2019
06/09/2019, 15:09
Suspended sentence for Sheffield taxi driver who drove at cyclist and "caused her to fall"
“She was very frank with the police, and this court, in saying she called you a psycho"
06/09/2019, 12:25
Near Miss of the Day 302: Glancing blow but police won’t even speak to the driver
This near miss looks about as close as they come to us.
06/09/2019, 11:35
Richard Carapaz fails to secure visa for Tour of Britain
Giro d'Italia winner Richard Carapaz, currently with Movistar but moving to Team Ineos next year, has failed to secure a visa for the Tour of Britain.
Sadly, and despite the Movistar Team following all procedures, @RichardCarapazM's visa for the @TourofBritain has not been granted in time for him to travel to the #OVOToB. @h_carretero will be replacing the Ecuadorian. Our race guide (starts Sat) https://t.co/AbMyERrNaS
— Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) September 6, 2019
We're interested to see how much of this sort of thing we see for the World Championships in a couple of weeks' time...
06/09/2019, 10:41
Is today's final climb in the Vuelta the toughest in Grand Tours?
Simon Warren thinks so.
"My 34x27 was totally insufficient, I was bringing a balloon sword to a gun fight."
Los Machucos. The hardest grand tour climb???https://t.co/m7Q7pfTdli
— Simon Warren (@100Climbs) September 6, 2019
06/09/2019, 10:23
And the award for the most eye-catching paint job goes to... Muc-Off
Muc-Off is at Eurobike this week with a pink leopard print Cervelo that fits with the packaging design of some of its new expanded tubeless range of products.
The British brand begins its 25 year anniversary celebrations in November.
06/09/2019, 10:06
Eurobike news in brief
This invention from Japan is called the One Point Five. The man we spoke to said, “The good thing is that it’s so difficult to ride you get the fun sensation of learning to ride a bike again.”
Funky bar tape colours from Guee.
The Asfalt LR e-bike won a Eurobike Start-Up award. The logo on the head tube is a functioning light.
A second battery is housed in the seat tube
Latest version of the Strida comes with disc brakes and belt drive.
06/09/2019, 08:58
Meanwhile in the Netherlands
A quote from a friend on bike helmet use:
"As someone living in Amsterdam: I would say helmets are very important in making cycling safer here. They allow us to identify the tourists and keep extra distance from them."
— Car Helmets (@CarHelmets) September 5, 2019
06/09/2019, 08:57
Telegraph takes firm position on whether cycle helmets should be mandatory
“Think again”
If you chose no, well, think again.
It's cool to cycle with the wind caressing your head – until you smash it. Here @baldersdale gives you a good reason to wear a helmet and #cyclesafehttps://t.co/wn0mXZmLsj
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 5, 2019