Techalogic CR-1 Rear Light with HD Wide Angle Camera

The Techalogic CR-1 Rear Light with HD Wide Angle Camera is a decent – if not class leading – light and a good camera too, at least for safety use. It’s easy to work and runs for over five hours… okay, it’s not the prettiest gadget ever, but it’s a no-fuss option for keeping yourself … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 711: Amsterdam bus driver pulls in on cyclist

It’s often assumed that the levels of cycling in the Netherlands means that motorists are more likely than not to also ride bicycles, meaning that they take more care around bike riders – although as this video of a bus driver in the north of Amsterdam almost hitting a cyclist after pulling in too quickly … Read more

DMT KR0 Road Shoe Grey

The DMT KR0 Road Shoes are hugely comfortable, breathable and light. Using a knitted upper means that they mould to your feet, and if aerodynamics is your thing, there is little bulk to hold you back. They aren’t the easiest to get on, though, and the price will raise a few eyebrows.We’ve seen a fair … Read more

Topeak Taillux 30 USB rear light

The Topeak Taillux 30 USB Rear Light is a simple three-mode model pumping out – you’ve guessed it – a maximum of 30 lumens. I’ve been impressed by its blend of output and economy, especially in the flashing mode, but its overall size means it’s probably better as a secondary/backup light for the darkest roads.Materials/specificationThe … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 710: Double close pass, blaring horns, and dangerous manoeuvre by van driver… but careless driving charges dropped for both motorists

Despite road.cc reader Andy describing this double close pass as “probably the worst case I’ve been involved with yet”, both motorists saw charges of careless driving against them dropped.The footage, taken in January 2020 (ah, the fast pace of the law), shows the cyclist filtering through traffic on a dark and miserably wet night in … Read more

Cyclist left shaken after being pelted with cement on Edinburgh bike path

A 67-year-old cyclist says he was left shaken after being pelted with cement by an angry worker accused of blocking a cycle lane in Edinburgh.John Mitchell was cycling towards Potterrow from Nicholson Square, in the city’s Old Town, near the University of Edinburgh, when he was forced to slow down after noticing that the bike … Read more