A classic type of close thing features in our Near Miss of the Day series – a SMIDSY (“Sorry mate, I didn’t see you”) driver who almost hit a cyclist on a roundabout – though thankfully the bike rider was alert to it.The footage was uploaded to YouTube by road.cc reader Ehe Life Cycle, who … Read more
The Momum Gum Tubeless Tyre Sealant works quickly at sealing punctures whether they’re in high-pressure road tires or big, softer large volume ones. It plugs holes from small thorn pricks up to larger slices, and looks to be long lasting too.Momum’s Gum sealant uses fast-reacting microfibres, apparently, and I found it to work well both … Read more
An eight-year-old cyclist has raised more than £6,000 for medical help for people in Ukraine by riding two laps of Richmond Park.Oscar Hutchings rode a total distance of 24km in his fundraising ride on 3 April, reports the Express.“It was very, very fun and a bit challenging but I had my dad and my dad’s … Read more
Submissions to police of video evidence of poor driving have risen since the Highway Code was updated at the end of January according to dashcam manufacturer Nextbase, which also operates the portal many forces use to allow people to upload footage.Meanwhile, Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox of Lincolnshire Police, who is the national lead on … Read more
Irish cycling great Stephen Roche has been ordered by a court to repay €750,000 he took from his Mallorca-based cycle tourism business Shamrock Events, which went bankrupt in 2019.The judgment, handed down by a civil court in the island’s capital Palma, ruled that the winner of the Triple Crown in 1987 of the Tour de … Read more
Cervelo’s R5 is an excellent all-rounder. For everything from long and steep climbs to big rides over questionable surfaces, it’s sufficiently light and supremely comfortable. The aero touches and stiff frame meant I was equally happy pacing around the flat and sprinting up short climbs. Of course, there are lighter and more aero bikes, but … Read more
A cyclist who was on the receiving end of a very close pass by the driver of a van belonging to Brighton & Hove City Council received an apology from a council official, who acknowledged how “embarrassing” the footage was, given its aim to make roads safer for cyclists and other vulnerable road users.Tom, the … Read more
To answer the question in the headline straight up… yes, Mallorca is a truly stunning place to visit with your bike! Here I’ll be rounding up a small selection of places to go and cycling challenges to complete if you’re lucky enough to have a Mallorcan trip booked. > Discovering Rwanda on an epic bikepacking tourAbove you’ll find our Mallorca … Read more
The Topeak UTF Multi-mount – 4 Bolt is a great solution for saving handlebar real estate, allowing you to keep your bar tidy while keeping devices attached securely and safely.Being a cyclist in London means that even on my best bike I need a bell. I also tend to run daytime lights to help make … Read more
