Greg James has raised more than £4m for Comic Relief after completing his 1,000km country-crossing tandem charity cycle.Over eight days, the BBC Radio 1 DJ cycled from the south coast of England to the Scottish capital, tackling the lumps, bumps and headwinds of the UK on a tandem bike. At the finish the total raised … Read more
The Koo Nebula sunglasses are extremely light, frameless shades with nothing to obstruct your vision. They’re secure, really comfortable and stylish – if you can afford them.While the Nebula range starts at £170, the Photochromic Graphite Mirror lens version I tested costs £200. You can get a clear lens to swap to for £75 extra.That puts … Read more
Sentencing is a much-discussed topic on road.cc, particularly with regards to the punishments handed down to drivers who seriously injure or kill cyclists. To provide a more straightforward reference point, we’re introducing a regular round-up of sentencing stories from local publishers and police forces from around the UK, and sometimes internationally in particularly notable cases. Not … Read more
Whether you’re organising a race, are part of a cycling club, or want to create some unique kit, custom merch is a great way to add a personal touch. From medals and coins to lanyards, patches and pin badges, everything at GS-JJ can be fully customised to celebrate cycling events, promote your club, or create … Read more
Cycling fans in the UK are being given the option of a new ‘Saver Plan’ once TNT Sports’ racing coverage moves to Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max streaming platform later this month, reducing the monthly subscription from £30.99 to £25.99. However, this will only apply when committing to a minimum of 12 months and still … Read more
When Islington Cycling Club (ICC) member James Murphy suffered a life-changing cycling accident, resulting in paralysis from the shoulders down, his club rallied round to raise funds for the charity Spinal Research. They are seeking a final £2,000 to reach their goal of £20,000, and are offering this lovingly restored 1979 Alan bike built up … Read more
The Shimano EX7 Gore-Tex Shoes are designed to hit that sweet spot between comfort and performance when on bike adventures. They’ve really impressed me: the soles feel stiff enough for confident pedalling but are still grippy and comfortable when you’re off the bike. The added Gore-Tex waterproofing also makes them a solid choice for dealing … Read more
Children’s bike brand Frog Bikes could be rescued from administration by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, according to reports.Frog Bikes filed to appoint administrators last month following “a series of significant challenges” and two weeks later news trickled through of redundancies at the firm, which maintains a factory in Pontypool and an office in Ascot. The … Read more
