A ban on cycling in the centre of Bedford is set to remain in force after the town’s deputy mayor ignored the results of a consultation in which most respondents wanted it removed.Some 54 per cent of the 574 respondents said they opposed the ban, while just 43 per cent were in favour of in … Read more
Strava is introducing 3D maps on the iOs and Android mobile app, with the maps now showing topography and elevation to scale to enable riders to seek out challenging routes or the more relaxed way home depending on what they’re up for. “This update will allow all Strava athletes to confidently plan adventures and hit trails with … Read more
With the S-Phyre RC902 having launched in September 2020, the shoe is about due an update and that leads us to believe that the shoes we’re looking at here are the RC903 and will also sit in the S-Phyre range which is Shimano’s most expensive.Alpecin Fenix’s Mathieu van der Poel and his teammate Jasper Philipsen … Read more
When we first caught wind of Bike Club NFT, claiming to be ‘the world’s first blockchain-based cycling club’, we also noticed that the idea was met with a pretty scathing reaction from some corners of the cycling community. After the second wave of backlash we got a message from Bike Club, and thought it was time to … Read more
A driver who reversed into a group of cyclists then called them “English bastards” as he drove away has been convicted by a court in Wales of dangerous driving, failure to stop, and racially aggravated harassment by using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.Gareth Jones. Aged 71, pleaded not guilty at Caernarforn Magistrates’ Court to … Read more
The Albion Long Sleeve Jersey is a bit like your favourite comfy jumper, but for cycling. It’s supersoft, snug and there’s plenty of stretch to keep you comfortable. Its thin material has brilliant breathability, though this and a lack of reflective material make it better suited as a mid-layer. It works well as a standalone … Read more
Ridley’s Noah Disc and Helium Disc are now available at a more affordable price point in the form of a new ‘Essential’ range. The bikes borrow much of the features of the more expensive models, with the Noah getting the same F-Surface Plus, F-Steerer, F-Wings, Ftubing and its own integrated aero handlebars that all combine to … Read more
A cyclist who was subjected to a shockingly dangerous overtake by a bus driver on a country road in Greater Manchester says, “I thought my number was up.”The footage, shot by road.cc reader Colin, shows the driver of the Warrington-based Cheshire Cat Cat 5 bus overtaking him with very little space to begin with – … Read more
Wera’s Bicycle Set 3 is a 39-piece premium set of sockets and bits, designed to cover all bicycle fastening needs. It comes with a stubby screwdriver, a small ratchet and a quick-release chuck to hold those bits and sockets. The engineering quality is superb, but it comes with a price to match, and the set … Read more
