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Mastering the art of hand-built bikes — Take a look at this Festka “Kafka on a bike”
The Czech brand Festka first made an appearance in the world of cycling in 2010, creating high-end carbon bike frames. In this short time, it has become one of the “most interesting and expensive” bike brands in the world, renowned for its original designs and daring collaborations with artists. 2022 Festka Kafka on a bike paintwork (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Carbon tubes are … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 839: Pickup driver screeches to a halt and chases cyclist on foot after rider slapped vehicle during close pass
This story was updated on Monday 12 December 2022 after the cyclist involved released a statement explaining how the incident had been resolved via a Community Resolution, something he described as “the best option for me and the other individual involved”.The original video had been deleted from social media and another uploaded in its place with … Read more
Davide Rebellin made me fall in love with professional cycling (and all its flaws)
I never met Davide Rebellin. As far as I can remember, I don’t even think I was ever present at the side of the road for any of the 1,500-plus races the Italian participated in during his mammoth 30-year professional career.But Rebellin, who was killed last week by a hit-and-run lorry driver at the age … Read more
Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Ultimate Workshop Degreaser
You could think of the Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Ultimate Workshop Degreaser as the maintenance spray of degreasers – a capable all-rounder, designed for a wealth of applications. The careful blend of solvents reflects this, being effective though not piranha-like. This means it won’t wreck the delicate seals, bushings, plastics, elastomers and similar components found … Read more
“It’s all just to make room for cyclists”: Locals blast removal of bus stops on new cycleway route
A Dublin resident has blasted the council’s decision to remove several bus stops along a new cycle route into the city centre, which she says has made it difficult for her elderly neighbours to access public transport.Currently under construction, the Clontarf to City Centre cycleway will provide segregated cycling facilities and bus priority infrastructure along … Read more
Campaigners welcome council’s U-turn on installing “discriminatory” barriers on cycling and walking routes
Stockport Council’s decision to backtrack on its plans to introduce more barriers on cycling and walking routes has been welcomed by campaigners, who said that the barriers would discriminate against disabled people who use non-standard cycles, wheelchairs, and mobility aids.In February, road.cc reported that Stockport Council had launched a consultation on a draft ‘access control’ … Read more
Specialized Hotwalk balance bike
The Specialized Hotwalk balance bike is a solid choice for a mini-Marianne Vos or a petit Peter Sagan, with some nice features such as the airless tyres, although the bell could be more kid friendly, and these extra features add a fair amount of extra weight. And while you might be cutting it late for Christmas, if … Read more
Is there really still an appetite for NFTs in cycling? Plus the rest of the week’s tech from Zwift, Rapha, Castelli, Muc-Off + more
This edition of Tech of the Week is jam-packed – especially considering that we’re in deepest, darkest December – with news from some of the biggest brands in cycling, including head-up display glasses weighing just 36g and the millionth Brompton to roll off the production line, but we’re starting with the latest NFT to hit … Read more