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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Hemel Hempstead's 'Dutch-style' roundabout and how to use it
Road users are gearing up to brave a town's new "Dutch-style" unique highway feature was unveiled in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on along Boundary Way, it became the country's fourth such roundabout after the first opened in Cambridge in how can you avoid breaking into a cold sweat trying to navigate the new route? Golden rules The golden rule for these roundabouts is that pedestrians have priority, and both cars and bikes need to give way to them. Cyclists are next in line, and cars must stop for them. Ultimately, if your mode of transport has more power, it comes with more responsibility. Layers Like an onion, there are layers. The outside of the roundabout is used by pedestrians, and there are zebra crossings positioned on each middle ring is painted green for the cyclists, and peddlers should navigate around it clockwise. The heart of the roundabout is for the drivers, and it should look reassuringly familiar to motorists. Why are they 'Dutch'? These "Dutch-style" layouts are named so because they were created in the cycling culture east of the North Sea is greater than in the UK, with bicycles used almost more than roundabouts have made waves on UK shores - Cambridge's development was followed by Sheffield in 2024 and Chichester in chiefs implement them to offer what they believe is a safer and greener passage for both pedestrians and that safety has been called into question by roundabout had more collisions in the three years since it was built compared to its predecessor over the same time will tell if Hertfordshire County Council's development proves to be a one thing is for sure: Lycra is optional for all users. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton to celebrate all things cycling with Bike Month
Hamiltonians will celebrate all things cycling as June marks Bike Month for the city. The City of Hamilton said on its website that Bike Month aims to 'inspire' residents to 'choose cycling, promote safer streets, and support a healthier, greener Hamilton.' The annual month-long celebration kicks off on June 4 with Bike Day, where cyclists from across the city can take part in festivities at city hall before their work day starts. A family stops in the Hunter Street West bike lane in this March 2021 file photo. The 17th annual event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the forecourt, with refreshments, a Bike Month T-shirt giveaway (while supplies last) and a chance to connect with local organizations such as Cycle Hamilton, Hamilton Bike Share, HSR, Metrolinx and Bird Canada. There will also be complimentary bike tune-ups, courtesy of New Hope Community Bikes. To get to the event, Cycle Hamilton will host six guided group rides to city hall that leave from Dundas, McMaster University, Ancaster, Hamilton Mountain, Gage Park and Montgomery Park. For more details on the event and the departure times and locations for the rides, visit . Cyclists are encouraged to register for Bike Month by visiting . Beyond Bike Day, there are several other ways for Hamiltonians to take part in Bike Month festivities. The Spectator has broken down just some of the events that have been organized across the city. Riders take part in the annual Bike for Mike event in this May 2019 file photo. The 15th annual Bike for Mike event takes place on June 1, with ride routes ranging from five to 75 kilometres. All rides start and end at Collective Arts, located at 207 Burlington St. E. To register and view the routes, visit . Cycle Hamilton board member Mark Anderson will host a weekly Friday Slow Roll at Bayfront Park. Cyclists will meet at 200 Harbour Front Dr. and take off at 4 p.m. for an hour-long ride along the waterfront. Queer Biking Hamilton and Hamilton Bike Share will host their annual Pride Ride on June 8. The group ride will leave Corktown Park at 10:30 a.m. and end at the Bayfront Park adaptive bike hub. Riders will have time to decorate their bikes before they leave, and treats will be provided post-ride. The City of Hamilton, Forge FC, Cycle Hamilton and Hamilton Bike Share have teamed up to host a Bike to the Match on June 8. The group rides will leave from West Harbour GO and Montgomery Park at 2:15 p.m. Both are roughly four kilometres and will end at Hamilton Stadium. There will also be a free, secure bike valet outside the stadium on Cannon Street East from 2 to 6:30 p.m. A volunteer with Cycling Without Age takes a senior for a ride around Pier 8 in this October 2021 file photo. Everyone Rides, Hamilton Bike Share, and Hamilton Council on Aging will be hosting a Cycling for Older Adults Workshop on June 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bayfront Park adaptive bike hub. Participants will be able to try out adaptive bikes, including a recumbent trike and a handcycle trike. New Hope Bikes will host its biweekly Tour De Cafe ride for women cyclists. The rides, geared toward new riders, leave from 1249 Main St. E. around 8 a.m. and end at a local café in the city. Participants are asked to meet behind the bike shop. See . Riders get their bikes ready for a glow ride to celebrate SoBi Hamilton (now Hamilton Bike Share) in this March 2017 file photo. Hamilton Glowriders will host its monthly ride on June 28 at 8 p.m. The ride leaves from Corktown Park. Riders are encouraged to deck their bikes out with lights and glowsticks. The route will take riders around the city before ending at Corktown. For more events, visit .
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Giro d'Italia Stage 16 preview: Three huge climbs provide backdrop to GC battleground
The 2025 Giro d'Italia resumes with what you might well call the queen stage of this edition. The riders had a well-deserved rest day yesterday but from here on in there's not much let-up: five serious days in the mountains to whittle down the general classification contenders and see who sinks and who swims. Today is a behemoth at 203km with 4,900m of altitude gain on the cards, riding from Piazzola sul Brenta to one of incredibly few summit finishes in this year's race, at San Valentino. The route is flat to start but after 50km to warm up the legs it's all up and down for the rest of the day. The first climb is a category two at Carbonare (12.9km, averaging 4.6%, hitting 10% max), before a fast descent to Trento breaks up the climbing. The next is the Monte Bondone, 10.1% maxing out at 13%, up to Candriai, with the pattern repeating of descent and then another climb, this one uncategorised to Cavedine, with the day's second intermediate sprint towards the top of that rise. A sharp descent and a short valley road takes them onto the category-one Santa Barbara climb, a 12.7km ascent averaging nearly 9%, with maximum gradients of 14%. Another descent takes the riders onto the final climb, the 18.2km San Valentino. The San Valentino climb is almost three climbs in one, with two short plateaux or descents interrupting the upper slopes. The first is at Brentonico, home of the Red Bull kilometre, and from there it gets tougher, hitting 14% shortly after and averaging 9.2% for around 4km. The second is at San Giacomo, from which the riders get the brief respite of a short descent until the 2km to go mark, before the final 8.9% rise to the finish. It's utterly relentless, all day. No time for the GC riders to switch off and plenty of places to make potentially race-winning moves. Route map and profile Start time Stage 15 is set to start a bit earlier than normal, with plenty of climbing on the menu: at 11.20am local time (10.20am BST). It will conclude at around 5.15pm local time (4.15pm BST). Prediction Stage 15 turned the race on its head as pre-race favourite Primoz Roglic was distanced on a medium-mountains stage and lost even more time, while maglia rosa Isaac del Toro looks as sharp as ever at the head of the pack. This final week could change everything, of course, but amid speculation that Roglic wouldn't even start today, it seems unlikely that the Slovenian will put in a race-winning move on the latter climbs. This in theory could be a day for either the breakaway or GC: veterans Romain Bardet and Nairo Quintana have climbed well and are both still searching for one final moment of glory, especially important for Bardet in his final grand tour, while Luke Plapp already has a stage win to his name and looked sharp in the breakaway on stage 11. Pello Bilbao and Wout Poels are other picks from a potential break, but if UAE sense any more weakness in Roglic, this could come down to a stage win for either Juan Ayuso and Isaac del Toro. However, Ineos Grenadiers have lit up the race with their attacking tactics and while they haven't really borne fruit so far, this could be an opportunity for Egan Bernal to capitalise on his momentum.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Dogs and bikes allowed on REM trains until July 4
Cyclists can now bring their bikes on REM trains until July 4, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
Washington Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Tour de France final stage to feature Montmartre climb and Champs-Élysées finish
PARIS — Tour de France riders will climb up the iconic Montmarte hill in Paris on the final stage this year before cycling's biggest race finishes on the Champs-Élysées, organizers said Wednesday, as they look to build on the popular success of the Olympic road race. Last year's final stage was held outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a clash with the Olympics, moving instead to Nice. Because of security and logistical reasons, the French capital did not have its traditional Tour finish on the Champs-Élysées.
