There’s a lot to like about the TICCC Roam shorts. They’re the best baggy cycling shorts I’ve worn, non-baggy baggies and fantastic for riding in, be that for 200km or just down the pub. They sit close to the body and are made from a soft, lightweight fabric that’s perfectly stretchy so they’re incredibly comfortable. They don’t … Read more
It is now illegal for motorists to overtake cyclists in the centre of Bruges, after the local authority last week turned 90 of the Belgian city’s streets into cycling-friendly zones.The decision means that Bruges, the capital of West Flanders and the host of the time trial events at last year’s UCI road world championships, now … Read more
It’s time for the latest instalment of Coffee & Ride where we bring you our top cycling-friendly cafes and some great routes to go with them month alongside our friends at komoot. This month’s ride comes to you from the gorgeous Gower peninsula, that I have a serious soft spot for despite living in the Mendip hills. > Getting … Read more
A cyclist’s bike was snapped in half during a fatal collision with a motorist earlier this month, an inquest has been told.Lucy John, a member of Pen-y-Bont Triathlon Club and Tondu Wheelers Cycling Club, was training on the A48 near Laleston, Bridgend, on 16 October when she was killed in a crash involving the driver … Read more
Brian Robinson, the pioneering Yorkshireman who became the first British cyclist to finish the Tour de France, has died at the age of 91.The Mirfield-born rider, who made further history by winning two stages of the Tour in 1958 and 1959, passed away yesterday, his grandson, Jake Womersley, announced on social media this morning. It’s … Read more
The Cube Nuroad EX is a solid, versatile, and comfortable aluminium-framed gravel bike. While it might not sit among the very best gravel bikes you can buy, it certainly offers very good value for money.It feels surprisingly nimble and lively when you take it out for a fast blast on gravel or forest tracks. It … Read more
The ‘Air Deflector’ technology that Bianchi has included on the new Oltre road bike that it announced last week cannot be used in UCI-sanctioned events, reports Cyclingnews. We showed you Bianchi’s radical new Oltre last Tuesday and the Air Deflector airflow channels on the sides of the head tube attracted a whole lot of attention.> Bianchi … Read more
A man who admitted causing the death of a cyclist has walked away from court with 190 hours of unpaid work, a nine-month curfew, and a 12-month driving disqualification.At Jedburgh Sheriff Court, Sheriff Peter Paterson described the case as “tragic” but concluded “the court can do little in these circumstances to repair or help” before sparing … Read more
Audi is the latest car brand to claim to have developed technology to help keep cyclists and other vulnerable road users safe, and has made big claims about it being the “future of bike safety”…So what is C-V2X? Audi says it is a “special kind” of vehicle to vehicle communication that allows information to be sent and received by the … Read more
