You could be forgiven for missing the announcement of the Government’s second cycling and walking investment strategy for England on Wednesday, with other political events taking even our eyes off the ball. Since then a number of active travel and cycling groups have reacted, with Cycling UK perhaps taking the most sceptical tone so far by saying … Read more
The owner of a dog that ran out in front of a cyclist, causing him to crash and sustain fatal injuries, has been fined a total of €625 by a court in Ireland.Michael Dunlea, aged 60, was fined €300 at Cork District Court for not having his dog under proper control in a public place, reports … Read more
A driver who made a punishment pass on a cyclist in south west London told the rider that they “found it difficult to get past“ and suggested that he “could have moved over a little bit.“Tim, the road.cc reader who sent in the footage of the incident on Lower Richmond Road in Putney, told us: “I was cycling … Read more
The Assos Dyora RS Spring Fall Women’s Jacket is great for fast riding in chilly temperatures, and despite the hefty price tag it’s a garment I think every British cyclist would enjoy having.Assos itself says this garment is ‘blurring the lines between thermal long-sleeve jersey and low-volume softshell, for serious year-round riders who demand aero … Read more
Two riders have been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19 – one of them a team mate of defending champion and current race leader Tadej Pogačar.Vegard Stake Laengen of UAE Team Emirates and the AG2R- Citroën rider Geoffrey Bouchard both tested positive after yesterday’s first summit finish of this … Read more
The Dawn To Dusk Dirt Mask is a great way to keep your water bottles muck-free and yourself healthy. Single-handed operation means you don’t have to stop to use it – but the Dirt Mask doesn’t fit all bottles, so be sure to check first.Whether you ride in urban or rural areas, keeping your bottles … Read more
With the Tour de France being decided on the toughest mountain passes, it’s important to have a lightweight race bike to get you up the climbs. Here is our pick of six of the best, though our last choice might not even appear at this year’s race.Merida Scultura Merida Scultura (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) First … Read more
We’re all used to, by now, the debate which every so often gets dragged up by certain media outlets concerning the so-called need for cyclists to undergo compulsory training and to have a licence and insurance to ride on public roads.Just last month, Scotland Tonight kickstarted the latest ‘Should cyclists need licences?’ “discussion”, after hosting … Read more
Amidst a turbulent week for British politics, the government announced that it will invest £3.78bn in active travel schemes until 2025 as part of its refreshed cycling and walking investment strategy. Trudy Harrison, the minister responsible for active travel, said that the increased funding was part of an “ambitious” strategy to ensure that half of … Read more
