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
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, who made his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons yesterday, has denied he plans a 23 per cent hike in fuel duty – the first rise for more than a decade, and at odds with the policy adopted by his Tory predecessors in the post for more than … Read more
The gravel bike market is growing each year; but with the recent Gravel World Championships being won on a road bike, we decided to take a look at whether you actually need a gravel bike to take on the rough stuff…A gravel bike might look a lot like a road bike, but as we soon … Read more
