As we’ve reported on road.cc over the past couple of weeks, cyclists in and around the Peak District have been making the most of the closure to motor vehicles of the Snake Pass, with another “mass trespass” planned for this weekend – and it turns out that local residents, who for years have had to … Read more
A serial bike thief who was the subject of a suspended prison sentence for stealing bikes at Gatwick Airport has been sent to jail after he was caught on CCTV there taking another bicycle.Sussex Police say that Max Huggett, aged 30, was identified after he was filmed looking at bikes that had been locked up … Read more
The Sundried Men’s Road Cycling Shoes have a classy look to them, the black and white colourway looking smart, and they are well finished around the sole area. They are pricey for the spec, though, and they come up at least a size too small.At first glance these look to be a quality pair of … Read more
Reckoned to be an evolution of its Nexus and Geo Bib shorts, the Polaris Latitude Bib Shorts are described as being its most complete shorts to date. They’re aimed primarily at long-distance road riders, but I’ve found their qualities are equally suited to gravel and mixed terrain escapes.They feature a reassuringly sturdy tog weight, but … Read more
An 11-year-old boy has been left with serious, life-changing injuries after swerving to avoid a car and falling into a river while cycling in Okehampton, West Devon.The young cyclist was riding on Rockey Lane/Harper’s Hill in Northlew when the incident took place on the afternoon of Sunday 27 February.He was descending towards a bridge over … Read more
The CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday dm (direct mount) is a brilliantly discreet and effective way of alerting pedestrians while you’re aboard a top-end racing machine. It’s secure, easy to reach, doesn’t jingle on rough roads and you can also remove the bell part easily for actual race days. It’s an ideal option, as long as you’re … Read more
Garmin has been granted a patent for a bicycle radar system that incorporates a camera that starts recording video when dangers approach from behind, allowing the collection of evidence in the event of a close pass… or worse.Garmin already offers bike radar systems: the Varia R315 (£129.99) warns of vehicles up to 140 metres away, while … Read more
Cyclists have called for a “mindset shift” when riding on shared-use paths, after a dog’s leg was amputated following a collision involving a bike rider near Bangor in North Wales.Yesterday we reported that Buddy, an 11-year-old springer spaniel, lost a leg after he was struck by a cyclist in Gwynedd. The dog suffered a badly crushed … Read more
