Six cyclists who rode in unsafe manner on Orchard Road plead guilty, may face probation

Six cyclists who rode in unsafe manner on Orchard Road plead guilty, may face probation

SINGAPORE: Six young men who filmed themselves weaving between vehicles and performing bicycle stunts on Orchard Road admitted to flouting cycling rules on Tuesday (Nov 19). The court called for probation suitability reports for all of them, given their youth. Two of the cyclists cannot be named under the Children and Young Persons Act as … Read more

Cape Town’s plan to make walking and cycling its primary modes of transport

Cape Town’s plan to make walking and cycling its primary modes of transport

The plan seeks to position walking and cycling as safe, accessible, and sustainable primary modes of transport. Residents have until 14 December, 2024 to comment and provide their input on this bold vision for the city’s future. Cape Town’s population is projected to reach 5.8 million by 2040, putting immense pressure on its transport systems. … Read more

Chinese city forced to back pedal over night-time cycling after streets become gridlocked

Chinese city forced to back pedal over night-time cycling after streets become gridlocked

A historic Chinese city has urged cyclists to stay away after thousands of college students descended on it for a night-time ride. Cities around China have been trying to lure visitors and cash in on the the craze for nocturnal cycling, but the city of Kaifeng in the central province of Henan has now told … Read more

Cape Epic founder says Eastern Cape will host new gravel race

Cape Epic founder says Eastern Cape will host new gravel race

The seven-day, 850-kilometre gravel race event will take place across the scenic Eastern Cape province, offering a unique experience for both professional and amateur off-road cyclists. The race will start in the coastal forests near Knysna in the Western Cape, before travelling through the stunning semi-desert landscapes of the Great Karoo. Gravel Burn will finish … Read more

What to Pack For Visiting Amsterdam in the Summer

What to Pack For Visiting Amsterdam in the Summer

PS Photography | Lena Felton While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. In “Pack With Me,” influencers and editors give us a rundown of their travel must haves … Read more

How cycling from New York through the scenic Hudson Valley reveals lives less frenetic

How cycling from New York through the scenic Hudson Valley reveals lives less frenetic

New York chiefs are trying to rid the Big Apple of its concrete jungle reputation. Those slender skyscrapers might be interesting to glance up at for tourists, but the architectural intensity can be a turn-off if you actually live in the city. Public spaces are popping up along the west side of Manhattan Island, in … Read more

11km of cycling paths between Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee completed

11km of cycling paths between Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee completed

SINGAPORE: The Choa Chu Kang-Yew Tee cycling path network has been completed, the Land Transport Authority announced on Sunday (Aug 25). The cycling paths, spanning about 11km, were launched by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also Grassroots Adviser to Chua Chu Kang GRC Grassroots Organisations. “Residents can now cycle safely and conveniently … Read more

A pair of Canadian athlete-engineers is using technology to their advantage at the Paralympics

A pair of Canadian athlete-engineers is using technology to their advantage at the Paralympics

A wheelchair racer whips around the track, arms burning in the push for the finish line. A cyclist flies through the velodrome, teetering on the edge of collapse. In both Paralympic events, lives can change in a matter of seconds. “It is human NASCAR at some level,” says Canadian wheelchair sprinter Austin Smeenk. “We’re going … Read more

Australia rocked by Olympic silver medallist Matthew Richardson’s ‘surprise’ nationality switch to UK

Australia rocked by Olympic silver medallist Matthew Richardson’s ‘surprise’ nationality switch to UK

Australian track sprinter Matthew Richardson has announced he will switch nationalities and compete for Great Britain at future international events. Richardson won silver for Australia in the individual sprint and the keirin, as well as bronze in the team sprint, in a brilliant performance at the Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old was born in Maidstone, England, … Read more

Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer win silver and bronze in chaotic keirin final

Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer win silver and bronze in chaotic keirin final

Australian duo Matthew Richardson and Matthew Glaetzer have won silver and bronze respectively in a chaotic keirin final on Sunday night (AEST). Richardson looked a sneaky chance of taking gold, but Dutch great Harrie Lavreysen had too much power during the blistering sprint. Richardson, who had already won a silver and bronze in Paris, finished … Read more