Our video of poor driving today isn’t so much a near miss – the lorry driver involved gave the cyclist plenty of room by going through a pedestrian crossing on the wrong side of the road in a classic ‘Must Get In Front’ (MGIF) manoeuvre.Neil, the road.cc reader who sent in the clip, told us … Read more
The Motorex Joker 440 Synthetic Spray is a multi-use workshop product, promising to clean and lubricate, repel water, protect against corrosion, penetrate seized threads and stop squeaks. Sure, bike shop shelves groan under the weight of similar, cheaper products. However, it seems more powerful and longer-lasting than just about all of them.Unlike a lot of … Read more
Chris Boardman has been appointed interim commissioner of a new governmental body, Active Travel England, which has been tasked with implementing the Gear Change strategy, among other things.The former world and Olympic champion cyclist turned cycling and walking campaigner says there is an opportunity to create “a legacy we will be proud to leave for our … Read more
Camden Council today announced that work will begin next week on permanent safety improvements at a junction in London’s Holborn district where several cyclists have been killed in recent years in collisions involving large vehicles.The most recent death, of children’s doctor Marta Krawiec in August 2021, at the junction of Southampton Row and Theobald’s Road … Read more
A Conservative MSP has questioned whether a Scottish government scheme designed to enable 500 people to obtain bikes through interest-free loans represents “value for money”.In the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Brian Whittle, a former European athletics champion in the 4x400m relay, asked the government’s minister for active travel and Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie why the … Read more
The DexShell ThermFit NEO Gloves work really well on the bike: they’re warm, waterproof and give a good grip on the bar. They aren’t padded, which won’t please everyone, and I found them more difficult to get on than others, but once you’ve achieved that, they’re great.Unlike typical winter cycling gloves, which have a hardshell … Read more
Stages Cycling can now factory fit a power meter to your existing crank, distributor Saddleback announcing that it will offer this programme to customers in the UK and Ireland.“Each power meter will be individually calibrated and tracked to ensure that it will offer consistent, reliable power data for years to come,” says Saddleback. “Your Stages … Read more
Aero-focused wheel brand Swiss Side has introduced two new Gravon gravel wheels to its range and given some interesting information on the significance of aerodynamics in gravel riding, including the importance of tyre choice.2022 Swiss Side Gravon wheels launch – 11 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)A focus on aerodynamics in the gravel market is nothing new, … Read more
Have you left a bike at Bristol Temple Meads railway station over the winter? If so, it would probably be best to pick it up during the next few weeks. Network Rail has urged cyclists who have parked bikes at the station for an extended period to reclaim them before they are removed as part of … Read more
The Nopinz Endurance Bib Tights Woman’s are a great-fitting option for winter endurance riding with a very well-specced chamois for the price. A hydrophobic coating protects against road spray, and the soft, fleecy lining will keep you snugly warm.The tights use a Roubaix-lined fabric that’s wonderfully soft and fleecy inside and feels great right up … Read more
