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A cure for SMIDSY? Spoke technology provides riders and drivers with real-time road safety warnings
A company called Spoke aims to improve road safety by providing riders and drivers with hardware and software that provides real-time data about hazards through the use of wireless vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. We’ve had the chance of a demonstration at the Sea Otter Classic in California.V2X is communication between a vehicle and anything that it … Read more
Take a sneak peek at this prototype Vitus all-road/gravel bike that offers a ton of versatility
This is a prototype of a bike that Vitus will launch probably towards the end of the year… as soon as parts become available. The design is finished and availability is simply down to supply of components. It’s bound to be popular because it’s suitable for a lot of people. 2023 Vitus Venon Evo prototype … Read more
“I feel so bad for him!”: Amstel Gold Race photo finish drama AGAIN as Benoît Cosnefroy celebrates…only to be told result on live TV
What is it about Amstel Gold Race? 12 months ago Tom Pidcock was left heartbroken by a photo finish decision, still contested by some, which saw Wout van Aert awarded the race. This year, Benoît Cosnefroy thought he won the race, celebrated wildly, only to be told Michał Kwiatkowski had actually beaten him in the sprint… …wait for … Read more
Cube Agree C:62 Pro 2022
For 2022 Cube’s Agree C:62 Pro has had a few aero tweaks, although the ride quality and way it behaves in the bends thankfully hasn’t changed. It’s still an easy bike to ride fast, flattering all but the most hamfisted of riders, and with the wide-ranging ratios of its electronic SRAM Rival groupset you’ll always … Read more
Giro Republic R Knit Road Cycling Shoes
The Giro Republic R Knits are a great pair of commuter/gravel/touring shoes that, with the new knitted construction, offer better breathability over the LX R version that I reviewed a few years ago.The one thing about Giro’s Republics I can vouch for is that they last very well. I have been using the same pair … Read more
Near Miss of the day 745: Impatient van driver waits…but only for a second
Today’s Near Miss of the Day will be a familiar to anyone who’s spent time out on the roads…A road user turning onto a main road from a side street creeping out — are they coming? Will they wait for me to pass? > Near Miss of the Day 744: Lorry driver overtakes tractor – and narrowly misses oncoming … Read more
US cyclist who fatally shot passenger during road rage confrontation sentenced to 25 years
A Milwaukee man who shot dead a driver during a road rage confrontation was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday.Theodore Edgecomb shot Jason Cleereman as he approached the cyclist on the night of 22 September 2020, but claimed it was in self-defence.Moments before the shooting, Edgecomb punched the 54-year-old as he and his wife were waiting at a … Read more
F1 star warms up for Melbourne Grand Prix with 30km/h ride…uploaded to Strava, of course
How did Valtteri Bottas warm up for his 8th-place finish at the Melbourne Grand Prix this morning? With a 30km/h training ride, of course. And, like any true cyclist, the Finnish F1 racer uploaded his spin to Strava…Nice for some, getting paid to roll along the Aussie coast in toasty temperatures of 18-24°C (depending on which … Read more
Topeak Ninja Master+ Toolbox T11
The Topeak Ninja Master+ Toolbox T11 is a combination of multi-tool and tyre repair tools within a case that aims to give quick and easy access. It succeeds in part, but it’s not the cheapest option and if you need to repair a puncture it’s a faff.This comprises two main tool compartments, and as the … Read more