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Near Miss of the Day 776: Cyclist gets punishment pass from driver he passed in traffic queue
A cyclist who passed a driver who was queuing in traffic subsequently got a punishment pass from the same motorist, shown in today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series.The rider on the receiving end was road.cc reader Kionne, who lives in the West Midlands.“The reason for the punishment pass is further back … Read more
Specialized S-Works Vent Evo Gravel Shoes
The Specialized S-Works Vent Evo gravel shoes offer exceptional breathability and performance, and borrow lots of the best bits from other S-Works shoes, such as the alloy S3 Boa dials and PadLock heel construction. While holding the foot securely, they’re also very comfortable. As you can probably guess, they aren’t very waterproof, so best for … Read more
New study shows men and women get different benefits from exercise – depending on time of day they do it
A new study has revealed that men and women get different benefits from exercise depending on the time of day they do it.Led by Dr Paul Arciero, who is Professor for Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, upstate New York, the study has been covered in a blog on Frontiers Science News, … Read more
The most environmentally friendly bike ever made? New igus:bike is made from 100% recycled plastic
A press release that starts with the phrase “the world is drowning in plastic waste” is likely to at least touch on the topic of the environment. It will come as no surprise, either, that the designers of the igus:bike think that we should be moving away from the traditional linear economic model and migrating to … Read more
Two arrested as plainclothes police rush to aid of woman being mugged for bike at knifepoint
Plainclothes police officers have made two arrests after coming to the help of a woman who was targeted by muggers at knifepoint in east London as they attempted to steal her bike.The incident happened on Hackney Marshes on Saturday as the woman was cycling home to Hackney from Walthamstow where she had been visiting friends, … Read more
Should San Francisco be your next epic cycling destination?
If you want to become hill climb champion of the world, San Francisco would certainly rank as one of the best places to train for it. It’s a city that will certainly take your ‘morning hill rep’ training rides to a new level, and I’ve personally never experienced so many devilishly steep gradients all in one … Read more
Pearl Izumi Escape Quest Bib Short
If you’ve been riding for more than a few years, these Pearl Izumi Escape Quest bib shorts should offer no surprises – they’re very much the kind of kit we were all using a decade ago. That’s not to say they’re outmoded or not up to the task – and black never goes out of … Read more
Petition calls on BBC to fire Jeremy Vine over close pass Waitrose lorry driver video
A video posted on Twitter last week by Jeremy Vine showing a Waitrose lorry driver making a close pass on a member of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Cycle Task Force is continuing to make waves online – with a petition now launched calling on the BBC to sack the broadcaster after the driver was reportedly suspended … Read more