The Bike Shed

Transport Minister Enrages Cycling Community

Transport secretary Chris Grayling has sparked outrage by implying that cyclists don’t count as road users. In an interview with London’s Evening Standard newspaper, the Epson and Ewell MP said: “I don’t think all cycle lanes in London have been designed as well as they should have been. “There are places where they perhaps cause […]

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Bike Register Would Help Deter Thieves

Cycling solicitor James Pritchard is calling for a new initiative designed to tackle rising bike theft in Northern Ireland to be rolled out across the UK. Police in the province are offering owners a free registration scheme that they believe will make stolen bikes much easier to track down. Officers say the scale of the […]

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Double Blow For Injured Cyclists

The government says it wants to crack down on fraudulent whiplash claims – but could innocent cyclists end up paying the price? Cycling specialist lawyer James Pritchard thinks so. Click here to read the full story.

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London To Get New Cycling Superhighway

Plans for a controversial new cycling superhighway across London are set to go ahead after six out of those taking part in a consultation backed the scheme. Transport for London (TfL) says Cycle Superhighway 11 – or CS11 – will link Swiss Cottage, in the borough of Camden, with the city’s West End. The capital […]

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Paul’s Two-Tyred Blog Part II

The preparations all behind him, PAUL HENDERSON and his cycling partner Andy begin their 151-mile charity ride from Walney to Wear… DAY ONE Daunting. We were eternally grateful to Andy’s pal, Paddy, who drove us across to Walney Island. He was great company and helped us feel relaxed at a stressful time. Having set off […]

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