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“I don’t want to see someone die on my doorstep”: Council urged to sort out notorious zebra crossing where near misses “happen every day”

Residents who live near a notoriously dangerous zebra crossing, made famous by recent viral videos showing motorists hitting cyclists and pedestrians as they cross the road, have called on Bradford Council to make urgent changes to the road layout before “someone dies”.The crossing, on the Horton Grange Road in Bradford, sprang to prominence last week … Read more

Q36.5 Anfibio Winter Rain Cycling Gloves

The Q36.5 Anfibio Winter Rain Cycling Gloves have a three-layer design, closer in execution to that of high-end waterproof socks than traditional, laminate-backed waterproof cycling gloves. While the Anfibios are a cycling-specific design, their subtle aesthetic makes them equally suitable for other outdoor activities too. However, while the membrane is genuinely waterproof, and the outer fabric … Read more

Staying calm in the face of online abuse: cycling advocate shares her story + Andrew Feather’s climbing tips on the road.cc Podcast

The latest episode of the road.cc podcast is now live, with our latest episode featuring Carla Francome, named today as one of Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling for 2022 revealing how she stays calm despite the abuse she receives on social media, and National Hill Climb champion Andrew Feather sharing his training tips to … Read more

Remco Evenepoel is very similar in character to Lance Armstrong, says Quick-Step director

As Belgium’s greatest stage race hope to emerge in the last half-century, Remco Evenepoel is certainly used to being compared to the most successful Tour de France riders of all time.The world road race champion’s penchant for cannibalistic dominance and long-range attacks has ensured that the albatross-like ‘Next Eddy Merckx’ tag – the media-driven catalyst … Read more

Winter cycling — 6 top tips to help you keep riding through the colder months

Cycling in the winter can be tough on the mind and body, but provided you are adequately prepared, cycling at this time of year doesn’t need to be full of suffering: it can actually be enjoyable. Here are six tips to help you prepare for a winter of cycling. 1. Stay warm – winter jackets, gloves … Read more

Hit-and-run driver chased cyclist on pavement and knocked him off bike in shocking road rage incident

A cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run road rage attack after a motorist allegedly took exception to the bike rider pointing out that he shouldn’t be using his phone while driving. The driver then sped after the cyclist before mounting a pavement and knocking the man from his bike.Police in Poole are currently investigating the … Read more

Beware! More fake bike websites trying to scam you

If you’re searching for bike and component bargains online, watch out for the fake websites that have sprung up over the past few weeks with fraudsters apparently keen to make money from bargain hunters in the lead-up to Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas. FSA/Vision and SRAM have recently reported fraudulent new websites and British … Read more

“Without Brian Robinson, there’s no Bradley Wiggins or Mark Cavendish”: Hundreds pay their respects at funeral of pioneering British cyclist

The past, present, and future of cycling in Britain came together yesterday to pay their respects to the rider who almost single-handedly paved the way for over 60 years of British success on European roads, Brian Robinson.Mirfield-born Robinson, the first British cyclist to finish the Tour de France in 1955, was laid to rest yesterday … Read more

Cost of living may encourage many to get an e-bike but lack of subsidies will slow uptake

Cyclist despairs as Amazon van driver takes cycle lane shortcut before parking on pavement; “Felt like a monkey humping a cricket ball”: Richie Porte tries swimming; A magical road for your cycling bucket list; Fake website warning + more on the live blog