The Classified PowerShift hub is a really interesting bit of tech that has the power to change road bike design for good. It’s a front derailleur-killing design that I think is going to really shake things up, particularly in the aero bike world, by allowing you to run what is effectively a 2x setup while reaping the … Read more
Would you fancy riding against the direction of general traffic in a dedicated cycle lane that is 1.3 metres wide, with no physical protection? That is one of the proposals made by North Yorkshire County Council in a consultation on active travel for a road in Harrogate, with a local cycling group describing the contraflow cycle lane suggestion … Read more
Shimano, the world’s biggest manufacturer of bicycle components, has reported its summary of financial results for its first nine months of trading in 2022. The Japanese corporation saw a healthy increased sales in 2022 compared to the previous year, yet commented that demand for bicycles (and fishing tackles) “…remained firm, although showing signs of cooling … Read more
A London cyclist who tried to shove another wheelie-popping rider out of the way as he attempted to overtake got what many are describing as “instant karma”, as the wheelie cyclist managed to keep his balance and the one on two wheels came off rather worse… Shared on Instagram by oneway.bradd, a disagreement of some sort can … Read more
Today, on Sunday 30th of October at 12:42, I will be entering into seven minutes of pain and oxygen debt, racing up the Old Shoe in the National Hill Climb Championship in Llangollen together with 400 other riders, 70 of whom are women. My aim is to defend my title.It’s going to be hard – hill climb … Read more
The Lusso Paragon Sleeveless Baselayer wicks away sweat well, weighs virtually nothing, it’s comfortable and has a great fit. It’s great for those days with changing temperatures, and its quality is right up there with those in our guide to the best cycling baselayers.> Buy now: Lusso Paragon Sleeveless Baselayer for £35 from LussoIt can be … Read more
Thames Valley Police have apologised for not requesting clearer footage sooner of a close pass in which a driver overtook three cyclists then immediately turned right – with the force explaining in a detailed reply to road.cc that the delay in asking the cyclist who had submitted the video to them to provide a copy in … Read more
Paris – a city where levels of cycling have exploded in recent years thanks to the policy of the French capital’s mayor – is getting kickback on social media after cyclists riding through the city were stopped this week and advised to don reflective clothing to make themselves visible to drivers ahead of the clocks … Read more
Mundo Music Gear’s AirPannier is designed to be a safe method for carrying guitars and other musical instruments on a bike. This is the sort of task that even the products in our best bicycle panniers and racks guide might struggle with.> Buy now: Mundo AirPannier for £38.50 from Mundo Music GearI use my bike to carry … Read more
A cyclist in South London who was mugged by three masked men on bikes chased after them and managed to retrieve his bicycle, which they had stolen.The Metropolitan Police say that they were called to the incident in Southwark Park in Rotherhithe at approximately 1905 hours last Monday 24 October.The 43-year-old victim told officers who … Read more
