Fixie rider faces up to two years in prison after being convicted over death of mother-of-two

Charlie Alliston not guilty of manslaughter, but faces time in prison for "wanton and furious driving"

Charlie Alliston faces up to two years in prison

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A cyclist from London faces up to two years in prison after being convicted over the death of a mother-of-two who he collided with while riding an illegal fixed gear bike with no front brake.

Charlie Alliston, then 18, collided with Kim Briggs, 44, as she walked across Old Street in London in February 2016. Mrs Briggs was hit by Mr Alliston has he travelled at 18mph, suffering "catastrophic" head injuries and dying in hospital.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.