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Bike(s) at bedtime: A podium winning special edition Ribble from The Commonwealth Games
This week, we’ve got not one but two Bikes at Bedtime for you. Ribble-sponsored athletes that have just finished competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games road race got some rather special limited edition paint schemes to mark the occasion. Finn Crockett was the highest place finisher, claiming third in the men’s race after three and a half hours of … Read more
Cyclist driven into by Range Rover driver blasts “victim-blaming twaddle” from police who initially refused to take action
A cyclist who captured the moment a Range Rover driver hit him with their car has blasted Northants Police for “victim-blaming twaddle”, sharing a letter from the police confirming they were not taking action because the victim placed himself “in front of the car” by dismounting his bike. The force’s Chief Constable has now replied to … Read more
Pro cyclist no longer rides alone after two ‘bikejacking’ attempts as violent incidents increase
A professional cyclist who was the victim of two separate attacks from bike thieves in the space of less than two months has said that she considered quitting cycling altogether, and no longer feels safe riding alone. Former Scottish champion Jennifer George was first targeted in April, when she noticed two people on a motorbike watching … Read more
Vielo V+1 Strato
The Gen 2 version of Vielo’s V+1 Strato offers a fast and fun ride, and thanks to massive tyre clearance you aren’t restricted in your choice of terrain. It’s comfortable too, and has smooth clean looks even in the mechanical groupset builds. This model isn’t the lightest though.As much as I’d like to head off … Read more
What do you need to ride London Edinburgh London? Matt Page’s bike and equipment for 1,500km self-supported classic
After a five-year hiatus rather than the usual four due to Covid, London Edinburgh London is back for 2022 with a route that is over 1,500km in length, with close to 2,000 riders setting off in the early hours of Sunday morning to take on the iconic challenge. As has been the case since its inception in … Read more
road.cc Recommends gets refreshed with 14 brilliant products
road.cc recommends is back and this month we have a massive 14 products to take a look at. It also comes with a new episode of the YouTube show with myself and Jamie back on the sofa to run through all of the products. In the show there’s also some useful buying advice and our … Read more
Peugeot Classic Bicycles 1945 to 1985
In Peugeot – Classic Bicycles, authors Brian Long and Philippe Claverol give one of the oldest bike brands some welcome English language coverage, with machines used both by the Peugeot racing teams and available to the public included. It will be a useful reference book for some, and a coffee-table book for others – although … Read more
“Unacceptably gross”: Peloton cyclist’s complaint over relative leaving bike in a sweaty mess goes viral
If you’re a regular user of spin bikes at the gym, it’s common knowledge that leaving the one you’ve just been on sweaty without giving it a good wipe down is pretty poor form; however for one Peloton owner the problem is closer to home and considerably more awkward, revealing that their sister-in-law who “uses our things” … Read more
Cambridge cyclist mugged at knifepoint by moped robbers
A cyclist in Cambridge was last week mugged at knifepoint by a pair of men on a moped in the latest of a string of similar robberies targeting people on bikes across the country.The victim, a man aged in his thirties, was also punched in the face during the assault on Mill Road at around … Read more