A London cyclist has claimed that she was pulled over by two Metropolitan Police officers who accused her of “putting my own safety before cars”.In a series of tweets Aileen Rice-Jones, who works in public affairs, explained that she was stopped by the officers while cycling between South Wimbledon and Putney on the A218 Merton … Read more
It’s been quite the six months for Biniam Girmay. After signing for WorldTour outfit Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux mid-way through 2021, the Eritrean rider took a first pro win at the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs ahead of the likes of Thibaut Pinot and Nairo Quintana, won silver at the U23 world championships road race, and kicked off … Read more
In a world of price rises caused by demand and supply issues, delivering a bike of the calibre of the Boardman SLR 8.8 is a masterstroke – not only for less than a grand, but for a cracking £850.It’s not like it’s been developed to purely hit a price point either. It rides really well, … Read more
Sir Chris Hoy says he has experienced fewer close passes from motorists while riding his bike since revisions were made to the Highway Code in January.The rollout of the Highway Code changes, which were introduced to protect vulnerable road users, coincided with a wave of misinformed newspaper articles and red-faced talk radio segments which described … Read more
Watford footballer and former England international Ben Foster, who is well known for his love of cycling, has been banned from driving for six months and slapped with a £2,250 fine for speeding.The ex-Manchester United goalkeeper was recorded driving his Tesla at 99mph on the M40 at Beaconsfield between Wooburn Green Lane and Junction 2 … Read more
The Motorex Grease Spray is not cycling specific but surprisingly versatile just the same. It’s relatively pricey for a lithium-based formula but is super convenient and great for little jobs.Most aerosols like a good 30 second shake to mix everything nicely, but the Motorex particularly so. However, it rewards with a nice flow regardless of … Read more
Tom Pidcock is a surprise inclusion in the Ineos Grenadiers squad for Gent-Wevelgem today, as he aims to challenge at next weekend’s Tour of Flanders. The world cyclocross champion was expected to miss the Belgian classic after abandoning last Saturday’s Milan-San Remo because of stomach issues.The British rider will be joined at the start line … Read more
A woman has been fined £600 and ordered to pay over £800 in costs after falsely claiming to be a doctor to treat an injured cyclist, who had fallen two feet down a ditch after an e-bike crash.47-year-old Joanne Graham, of Corwen, Wales, denied pretending to be a medical practitioner by “wilfully and falsely using … Read more
Trudy Harrison, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Transport responsible for active travel, admitted that she has “pleaded” with her daughters not to ride their bikes near her home in Cumbria, and argued that safe, segregated routes are essential to encouraging women, children and disabled people to cycle.The Conservative MP for Copeland, who took … Read more
The Kidvelo Rookie 12 is an excellent choice for any new rider – well designed, well built, and surprisingly light.Kidvelo is a relatively new name to us here at road.cc – they only formed in 2019, and launched bikes at the tail end of 2021. It’s actually a joint venture between businesses in the UK … Read more
