An elderly driver who hit and killed a cyclist when unable to read a registration plate three metres away has been jailed for six months for causing death by careless driving.Peter Gardner was sentenced on Friday at Salisbury Crown Court having pleaded guilty. The court heard that the 82-year-old’s eyesight had been far short of the distance motorists are … Read more
The Two Wheel Gear Pannier Backpack Convertible 2.0 Lite (22L) is a cracking combination, well suited to all manner of bike-based work or play – the daily commute, cafe-hopping office-in-a-bag, all-day adventures or trips to the shops.If it looks a bit small for your needs there’s a 30L version that’s a few inches larger in … Read more
A new pedestrian refuge being installed on a busy road should have been a victory for active travel in Staines-upon-Thames in Surrey, however the council’s subsequent response to reports of drivers swerving into a cycle lane to avoid it, and sometimes hitting the kerb, has been anything but in the eyes of some local riders.road.cc … Read more
While the classic London to Paris ride is about as iconic as Land’s End to John O’Groats, in my opinion it’s a little overdone. Did you know that in just as many kilometres, you can pedal your way through four countries in four days? England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, via the historic city of Bruges … Read more
It might be back-to-school week, but it’s time to unlearn which products are cool and which are not. I bet you didn’t think in a million years that tubeless sealant or bike horns could be cool, and you might still think that after this… We also take a look at an e-bike in disguise as a … Read more
Having your bicycle stolen is bad enough, but imagine then spotting the thief with your bike just hours later — outside a police station of all places — and being assaulted when you confront them… > This story has now been updated: read more hereThat’s the grim reality of one road.cc reader’s bike theft nightmare which started in the early … Read more
The Hutchinson Challenger is an endurance tyre, designed for big miles, and for such a hardwearing tyre it is surprisingly supple, offering great handling wet and dry, and good rolling resistance. On top of all that, it’s quite the bargain.Hutchinson released the Challenger a couple of months back, an endurance tyre which it says has … Read more
The latest update to road.cc Recommends has gone live with our pick of the very best bikes and kit that we reviewed in August 2022, adding some exceptional products to the mix.Here’s what made the grade:Carrera Subway All Weather Edition Men’s Hybrid BikeReilly Fusion 2022Restrap Race Aero Bar BagHunt 32 Aerodynamicist UD Carbon Spoke WheelsetSony Linkbuds SAlbion … Read more
A cyclist in Sheffield was taken to hospital in a critical condition yesterday evening after a crash his partner says happened when one of his bicycle’s wheels got trapped in a tram track. The Star reports the incident happened on White Lane, Gleadless, in the south-east of the South Yorkshire city shortly before 7pm and was … Read more
