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Near Miss of the Day 705: Tailgating close pass driver highlights need for Highway Code change
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a Range Rover driver tailgating a cyclist along a road that lacks safe options for overtaking yet still making a close pass, underlining why one of the changes made to the Highway Code with effect from tomorrow advises cyclists to The rule also … Read more
Updated: Specialized confirms direct-to-consumer bike delivery is free
Specialized yesterday introduced direct-to-consumer online bike sales in the UK and has announced that its Ship to Home option – where your bike comes in a box – is free. The Specialized Delivery option – where a technician brings your bike to your home and ensures that it fits and is set up properly – is … Read more
Koo Supernova sunglasses
The Koo Supernova sunglasses are good looking and function well as cycling specific eyewear. They are incredibly light with a wide field of vision, but lack the customisability of many rivals – and they’re relatively expensive, too.Koo is the eyewear brand of well-known helmet makers Kask, so it’s no surprise to find these are light … Read more
Velocio Women’s Foundation Long Sleeve
The Velocio Women’s Foundation Long Sleeve jersey is the brand’s more affordable option for adding a touch of warmth to cooler rides in autumn and spring. With a well-shaped, relaxed and comfortable fit, it’s made fully from recycled materials so it’s a good option for those who care about a brand’s environmental approach, and aesthetics … Read more
Chris Boardman “doesn’t care about going fast now”, only rides a gravel bike and has finally become a Zwift convert
With his busy schedule getting even busier after being appointed interim commissioner of the new Active Travel England, Chris Boardman has revealed that, ironically, he has much less time to ride his bike now because he is “trying to enable lots of people to ride a bike.” The only bike Boardman now rides regularly outside is a … Read more
“The bicycle is the answer”: Chris Boardman talks about Active Travel England, Highway Code changes + more on episode 17 of the road.cc Podcast
We’ve got a real scoop for you today on episode 17 of the road.cc Podcast in association with Helix from Bont – unusually there’s only one guest, but when that guest happens to be Chris Boardman in a week that began with him being announced as the interim commissioner of the new body Active Travel … Read more
Brooks Cambium Rubber Bar Tape
The Brooks Cambium Rubber Bar Tape wraps well, offers a fair amount of protection on rough surfaces, looks good on the bars, and offers a decent amount of grip.One of the first things you find out when testing bar tape is how easy it is to wrap. This offering from Brooks is, luckily, very simple, … Read more
Spain’s Basque Region to host Grand Départ of 2023 Tour de France (+ route videos)
The Tour de France will next year start in Spain’s Basque region for the second time in its history, with details of the Grand Départ of the 110th edition of the race unveiled yesterday at the landmark Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.The opening stage, covering 185km and featuring a 2km climb late on with an average gradient … Read more