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“That’s why it’s so shocking”: Colin Strickland says on-the-run murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong “one of the least volatile people I have ever met”

Colin Strickland says he has been in “shell-shocked grieving mode” since the murder of fellow gravel racer Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson who was shot dead in Texas last month, and still can not recall any time his then-girlfriend — on-the-run prime suspect, Kaitlin Armstrong — showed she may be capable of such violence.Following the shooting, Armstrong fled the state and has … Read more

Eclipse Road Tube 20/25mm

The Eclipse Road 20/25 Tube is not only a very cost-effective way of shedding grams from your bike, it also makes for a surprisingly compliant ride and palpably lower rolling resistance than a butyl tube when accelerating or climbing.The tubes are made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and welded rather than bonded like some TPU tubes, … Read more

Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Muc-Off, Reilly, Knog and Pas Normal Studios

It’s feeling a lot more like summer so no jackets or gloves this week, instead we’ve got a very pretty bike, a summer jersey, a pair of shoes and a kit to keep them clean… and if it stays sunny then there’s even a solar charger! Check out some of the highlights that you can expect … Read more

Cycling group slams “embarrassing” new cycle lane full of dangerous obstacles… including trees, lampposts and a speed camera

A new cycle lane in Worcester has been slammed by local cycling group Bike Worcester and ridiculed in the press after pictures of the obstacle-packed infrastructure — including a speed camera — appeared on social media.Apart from the path-blocking speed camera, the segregated cycle lane on New Road has obstacles including lampposts, trees, road signs and bins for riders to … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 788: British Transport Police apologises for “lapse in judgement” from impatient officer

Today’s Near Miss of the Day comes courtesy of a road.cc reader who was on the receiving end of some impatient must get in front driving from… a police officer driving a British Transport Police vehicle. At least it was easy to work out where to send the complaint… The reader was riding a tandem through … Read more

London to Brighton gridlock after traffic blocked event cycle lane — British Heart Foundation insists charity ride had “positive feedback”

Some of the British Heart Foundation’s London to Brighton riders were faced with scenes of gridlock as they rode the final metres of the 54-mile charity ride on Sunday after a lack of segregation meant traffic filled a lane designated for the event.In scenes seen in a video shot by local news outlet The Argus, and … Read more

ASSOS Mille GTC Kiespanzer C2 bib short

‘Cyclists dismount’ evolves… now it’s just NO CYCLISTS at all!; How do you solve a problem like murder strips?; Tour de France countdown; ‘Road rage-reducing tips’ miss out cycling again; Strava used to spy on Israeli military + more on the live blog

CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero officially launches with a €739 price tag

CeramicSpeed has now released full details of the new OSPW Aero, an oversized pulley wheel system with a fairing* over the top to optimise aerodynamics as well as mechanical efficiency. CeramicSpeed claims it can cut drag in this area by 40% compared to a standard derailleur, which equates to 7.2 seconds over a 40km time … Read more

Restrap Race Bar Bag

Restrap’s Race Bar Bag is a harness and separate drybag style design that attaches securely without affecting steering or cable runs, though having the drybag opening at the top – rather than the side like most drybags – has its pros and cons. The whole setup isn’t cheap, but I reckon it’s a price worth paying as … Read more