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Time to change The Rules? Tilting your saddle nose down by eight degrees is more efficient in seated-uphill efforts, researchers find

If you’re a more discerning cyclist, you may be familiar with Rule #48 of the rather particular Velominati list of rules cyclists must abide by that says your saddle must be “visually level”… however some researchers are seriously challenging this, finding in a recent study that tilting your saddle nose down by eight degrees helps improve gross efficiency … Read more

“Lunatic Highway Code” encourages road rage and gives cyclists carte blanche, Fair Fuel UK boss claims

The founder of Fair Fuel UK, which lobbies the government over fuel duty, has penned a provocative opinion piece published in The Sun newspaper, attacking last week’s Highway Code changes, calling them a “cyclists’ charter to ride any way they wish”.Howard Cox’s article titled ‘Lunatic Highway Code will just encourage road rage and put cyclists at risk – Government … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 707: Two close passes in quick succession

A road.cc reader who bought his first action camera after a series of close passes the weekend before last didn’t have to wait long for it to record similar instances of poor driving, filming two drivers in succession making close overtakes on himself and the cyclist riding in front of him.Robert, who captured the footage … Read more

Techalogic CF-1 Front Light with HD Wide Angle Camera

The Techalogic CF-1 Front Light with HD Wide Angle Camera is easy to use, produces decent images for incident/accident duties and runs for over five hours with everything on. The light itself is adequate rather than outstanding, but overall it’s still a good commuting accessory.If you’re used to the sleek designs of modern lights, this … Read more

Police in Birmingham hunt man who stole delivery rider’s bike at knifepoint

Police in Birmingham are searching for a man who stole a bicycle at knifepoint from a delivery rider.The suspect threatened to stab the cyclist before stealing his bike outside a branch of McDonald’s on Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, just before Christmas, reports Birmingham Live.The theft took place on 18 December and West Midlands Police have … Read more

7mesh Colorado Leg Warmers

The 7mesh Colorado Leg Warmers are very comfortable, impressively warm and even come with markings to allow you to customise their length, which is a neat touch. Yes, they are more expensive than some full bib tights, but I’d still highly recommend them.Seventy quid for a pair of leg warmers? Let’s kick off with that, … Read more