It’s been a strange old week for cyclists in the UK, as some rather infuriating comments from the transport secretary Grant Shapps published in a certain tabloid led to a vicious and sometimes disturbing narrative playing out on social media, radio and even nation television. Listen to the road.c Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen … Read more
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps insists that the government has “no plans to introduce registration plates” for cyclists – just three days after he said that people on bikes should be made to carry number plates on their bikes, then immediately backtracked on his comments, which have been the subject of intense media focus this week.Appearing … Read more
Riders at UCI WorldTeam Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert Materiaux have been using a prototype of the new Cube Litening AIR C:68X SLT for some time… well it’s now been officially launched. There are also ‘SLX’ and ‘Race’ models to suit smaller budgets, and the flagship model has a frame weight of just 799g in its lightest guise.2022 Dauphine Cube Litening – 00 … Read more
A cyclist in Swindon was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds to his arms and legs after a gang of four or five men robbed him of his e-bike.The incident happened this morning in the Park South area of the town, reports the website Wiltshire Live, with emergency services alerted at 10.22am.The victim, aged … Read more
The Van Rysel Women’s Long-Sleeve Road Cycling Jersey is an excellent choice for cooler days, performing beyond its low price tag. Form-fitting for fast road cycling, its comfort and mid-weight warmth make it a great everyday go-to.This long-sleeved jersey from Decathlon’s ‘pro’ range is made of lightweight polyester with a brushed interior for comfort. This … Read more
A man cycling with his family in a Dorset town sustained lacerations to his face when a passer-by hit him with a bottle.The incident happened at 9.30pm on Saturday 6 August in Wimborne, say Dorset Police, who are appealing for witnesses to come forward.Officers say that the man, who lives locally and is aged in … Read more
