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Assos Mille GT Bib Shorts C2
The Assos Mille GT Bib Shorts C2 are very comfortable, the pad is excellent, the straps are great and the fit is perfect for long days on the bike. If the leg length suits you there’s really nothing to dislike.As a big fan of the previous model, these new Mille endurance shorts lived up to … Read more
RideLondon-Essex 100 participant dies following cardiac arrest during event
A participant in last month’s RideLondon-Essex 100 sportive who suffered a cardiac arrest during the event on Sunday 29 May has passed away in hospital.In a statement, organisers London Marathon Events said that 41 year old Valentin Buliga, originally from Romania but living in north west London where he owned a property and construction business, … Read more
Cyclist punched repeatedly by motorist in road rage incident
Police in Northampton have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist was pulled from his bike and attacked by a motorist during a road rage incident in Northampton last week.Officers say the driver, described as a stocky white man in his late 30s or early 40s and wearing a white vest top and jogging bottoms, punched … Read more
Shimano RC5W SPD-SL Women’s Shoes
The Shimano RC5W (RC502W) SPD-SL Women’s Shoes are mid-range performance road models, with some premium features and trickle-down technology. I found them comfortable, though I’d say they’re best suited to narrow to normal width feet, and at times the sole isn’t as stiff as you might like.They sit slap bang in the middle of the … Read more
Firefighters delayed by Low Traffic Neighbourhood… because vandalised bollard wouldn’t unlock
Finally proof of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood delaying emergency services from attending an urgent call-out, but not really because the bollard — designed to be easily removed using a key in such instances — was damaged by vandals.Despite the London Fire Brigade last year confirming it had not seen any impact on response times as a result of … Read more
Transport for London to begin fining motorists caught driving in mandatory cycle lanes
From Monday 27 June, Transport for London will begin issuing fines to motorists caught driving in mandatory cycle lanes or cycle tracks in the city.While most drivers are already prohibited from driving within or across cycle tracks or bike lanes marked by a solid white line, previously this was only enforced by the police.This latest … Read more
Why do cyclists use action cameras? We asked and you told us
Recently, we asked road.cc readers who use action cameras while cycling to share their experience with us – including why they had decided to start filming their rides in the first instance, which is what we address here in the first of several articles based on the responses we received.Responses received from readers around the … Read more
Mario Cipollini domestic abuse case: Prosecutor calls for 2.5-year prison sentence for retired sprinter
A public prosecutor has called for a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Mario Cipollini, as the former world champion stands accused of “mistreatment, injuries and threats” against his ex-wife and her current partner.A court in Lucca heard yesterday that Cipollini, arguably the greatest sprinter of his generation, allegedly stalked and violently assaulted his ex-wife, Sabrina Landucci, through … Read more