A drug driver who led police in Ireland on two high-speed chases in the space of two weeks — almost hitting a cyclist in one, before crashing moments after driving at 99mph (160km/h) in the second — has avoided jail.Mark Fagan was handed “the chance of a lifetime” by judge Orla Crowe at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, … Read more
A Labour MP has described being “absolutely horrified” by multiple videos from a zebra crossing in his Bradford East constituency which show cyclists and pedestrians being hit by drivers. Imran Hussain said he was concerned about “accident blackspots” and is “absolutely horrified” having seen videos shared by Jeremy Vine on Twitter this week.Two clips show cyclists … Read more
This week’s roundup of top bike tech features big names like Zwift, Hammerhead, Syncros and Selle San Marco, along with a bike frame made from 147 nuts, but first up, Zipp has reaffirmed that the Wahoo Kickr Rollr is not compatible with its wheels…Zipp reiterates Wahoo Kickr Rollr position: any wheel damage isn’t covered by … Read more
A distracted driver who was browsing social media moments before he hit and killed a cyclist has been jailed for five years.Simon Draper pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of causing death by careless driving, but was last month also found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving as a jury rejected his account that the mobile phone was … Read more
The KranX Tubeless Rim Tape is a really nice product, feeling both sturdy yet pliable and fitting well to the rim, creating a good seal – and all at a very good price. It compares really well with more expensive options from the big brands, and will be at home even on the best road bike … Read more
Police in France are investigating what they believe to be the murder of a cyclist – but with no-one having reported the disappearance of the apparent victim, and no trace of her body, their investigation has reached an impasse.Le Figaro reports that police believe that on the early afternoon of Wednesday 9 March this year, … Read more
This article and video include paid promotion from Upgradebikes, Nutcase, Saddleback, Veloskin, Tubolito, Specialized, Vitus, Exposure, Hammerhead and Stolen Goat.It’s prime Christmas gift-buying time, but just what do you get for the cyclists in your life? We’ve curated this great guide with gifts for cyclists from just £15 right up to £600. Whatever your budget, and whoever you’re … Read more
The cyclist involved in a video that went viral on social media this week, in which the driver of an SUV drove straight at him at a junction in north west London, crushing his bike, has explained to road.cc the background of the incident – and why he decided to accept a Community Resolution, rather than pressing … Read more
Somewhere around about half of my adolescent years were spent in the backroom of a local bike shop. Perched on rickety old three-legged milking stool and armed with hammers and ancient iron instruments, I learnt just about all there was to know about repairing bikes of old from that stool.From servicing Sturmey Archer three-speed hubs to … Read more
The TICCC Fluro Splash socks thick and sturdy, providing support and comfort that’s especially good for long days in the saddle. Reinforced heel and toe areas resist the advances of pokey toenails. Are they the best cycling socks you can get? Not quite, but they’re certainly up there.The thick hem with its internal compression band … Read more
