Helmet camera footage submitted to Northamptonshire Police under the force’s Operation Snap has helped secure the conviction of a motorist who drove towards a group of cyclists on a single-track country road without slowing down, causing one of them to come off her bike. A driver who injured a cyclist has pleaded guilty at Northampton … Read more
A driver caught on camera by Mike van Erp – better known on social media as CyclingMikey – texting and swiping through Tinder photos has escaped a driving ban after convincing magistrates that he would suffer ‘exceptional hardship’ if his driving licence were taken away. What’s more, while the driver was awaiting prosecution for that offence, van Erp caught … Read more
The Topeak Power Link Pro pliers make installing or removing quick links in chains incredibly easy. They’re built strong and take seconds to use, plus they work with a squeeze for both installing and removing links – if you’re forever faffing about with chains, they’re great.Drivechain quick links don’t tend to be that quick without … Read more
The driver of a vehicle subcontracted to Thames Water who made a very close pass on a cyclist in Oxfordshire was disciplined by his employers (and may also face prosecution) – although the bike rider on the receiving end of the dangerous manoeuvre wonders whether the fact the driver’s boss is also a cyclist may … Read more
If your local roads are becoming a little samey and you’re up for taking on some of cycling’s greatest rides and challenges, 2022 might just be your year. Roubaix? Mallorca 312? L’Étape du Tour? Luckily Sportive Breaks have you covered, and are even knocking 10% off the accommodation costs with a discount code for road.cc readers! Enter the promo … Read more
The Altura Twister Women’s Insulated Jacket lives up to its insulation claims. Scottish and Norweigian commuter cyclists may enjoy its toasty nature as it is genuinely like cycling in a duvet for temperatures below zero.As someone known for feeling the cold, I was looking forward to testing the mother of all insulated jackets. With a … Read more
