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Pactimo Alpine Thermal RT Knee Warmers
The Pactimo’s Alpine Thermal RT Knee Warmers work well in changing temperatures and the fit is good, though it’s worth noting they’re a little shorter than many. They’ve worked well for me during the test period and prove a good match for the arm warmers, but I do think they are expensive for what they … Read more
Cyclist severely injured in crash that killed his wife to take on RideLondon
A cyclist from Leicestershire is taking on RideLondon next week to raise funds for a charity which supports young widowed people, eleven years after his wife was killed on a cycling holiday in Scotland.Chris and Elaine Dunne were cycling across the Orkney Islands to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in September 2011 when, on the … Read more
“Drivers have a responsibility to protect vulnerable road users”: Hi-vis police officer close passed by lorry driver
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox, head of crime at Lincolnshire Police and national lead for fatal collision investigations, has reminded motorists that they have “a responsibility to protect vulnerable road users”, after footage posted by broadcaster Jeremy Vine showing a lorry close passing a police officer received a backlash from angry drivers.BBC Radio 2 and … Read more
Specialized Sirrus X 3.0
The Sirrus X 3.0 is a beefed-up version of Specialized’s fitness bike, and has a bit more of a ‘do-it-all’ attitude. With wide wheels and tyres matched to a mountain bike riser bar, this bike is just as nimble on the byways as it is bombing around town or getting you to work. There’s some … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 771: MGIF driver “couldn’t have missed us as we were on a tandem”
A classic of the ‘Must Get In Front’ genre of near miss here, as the motorist attempts to overtake just before a roundabout before immediately swinging left to take the first exit, prompting a squeal of brakes from the cyclists behind.And, as road.cc reader Andy tell us, “they couldn’t have missed us as we were … Read more
Should all cyclists use action cameras? Have your say
When I introduced myself as road.cc’s community editor a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that one of the things the role involves is writing regular articles about broader issues related to cycling that go beyond a typical news story – and the first of those, sparked by a recent discussion thread, asks whether all … Read more
Vandals target LTN bollards and planters less than 24 hours after trial is introduced
Bollards have been removed and planters vandalised less than 24 hours after a six-month Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial was introduced in parts of east Oxford.Work to install three new Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Oxford, in the Divinity Road, St Clement’s and St Mary’s areas, was completed on Friday. From today (20 May 2022), the … Read more
Oxford Mint Wet Lube 75ml
The Oxford Mint Wet Lube provides good, long-lasting lubrication on a bike chain in wet and changeable conditions. Although a little prone to attracting dirt, this lube is great if you don’t want the faff of reapplication every other ride or so.We’ve had a relatively dry spring so far in 2022, but on the occasions … Read more