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Galibier Barrier Merino Head Set
The Galibier Barrier Merino Head Set comprises a stylishly lovely hat, scarf and (recycled) cardboard box, and as such it’s an ideal gift for a cyclist. The fabric is soft and effective and the stitching is excellent, but the beanie-style hat can be tricky to fit under helmets.Neck tubes are fantastic for their warmth-to-size ratio, … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 701: Speeding bus driver “very lucky” to avoid prosecution for close pass (includes swearing)
The speeding bus driver featured in today’s Near Miss of the Day video escaped punishment for this reckless overtake in a 30mph zone – due to an outbreak of Covid at Greater Manchester Police.In the video, the Vision Bus driver narrowly passes the cyclist on a moderately steep hill as cars approach in the opposite … Read more
“Tired of road crime”: CyclingMikey on episode 16 of the road.cc Podcast, plus how to make the most of your lunchbreak
It’s time for the second season of the road.cc Podcast in association with Altura, and to kick things off we’re speaking to none other than the king of camera cyclists Mike van Erp, better known as CyclingMikey. How does one man with a busy day job have time to make all those submissions to the police, and how does he … Read more
Cyclist accused of punching delivery driver who “cut him up”
Dorset Police have released images of a cyclist suspected of assaulting a delivery driver in Poole.The driver claims that two cyclists, a man and a woman, approached him while he was delivering parcels on Pearce Avenue on 18 November 2021. According to the motorist, one of the cyclists punched him in the face and then … Read more
Vel Seat Pack 7L
The Vel Seat Pack is very well made, user friendly, and stable on the bike, and has a nifty air purge valve to make the most of its capacity. It’s constructed using a tough Hypalon material, the same stuff that rigid inflatable boats are made from, and is highly durable and totally waterproof. I found … Read more
TV surgeon and cyclist killed after collision with motorist in Essex
A surgeon famous for appearing on the Channel 5 programme Botched Up Bodies has been named as the cyclist killed after a collision with a motorist in Braintree earlier this month.Niall Kirkpatrick, a specialist in craniofacial surgery and head and neck reconstruction, was killed after a driver collided with him on the Fairstead Road on the … Read more
I’m not cycling’s Novak Djokovic: Greg Van Avermaet defends plan to delay Covid-19 booster
Former Olympic road race champion Greg Van Avermaet has defended his decision to delay receiving a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, after Spanish media labelled the Belgian rider “cycling’s Novak Djokovic”.Unlike the controversial tennis star, Van Avermaet received two doses of the vaccine last year. However, speaking at his AG2R Citroën team’s media day … Read more
Canyon launches all-new Endurace CF and updates AL model
Images: Tino PohlmannCanyon has expanded its Endurace family with the all-new CF and an updated version of the AL, with a “stiffer, more precise fork” and upgraded bottom bracket, as it aims to meet the demand of newcomers discovering cycling by “raising the bar for quality at more affordable price points”. 2022 Canyon_Endurace_AL_6_Credit_Tino_Pohlmann_7 (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more