It’s been a chilly one but still a glorious weekend for riding, especially for our reviewers as lots of shiny new stuff has been in and out of HQ recently! Here’s a few of the top pickings…Giro Xnetic H20 Socks£34.99Designed to provide waterproof, breathable insulation without excess bulk or stiffness, Giro says these socks can be … Read more
The Sigma Buster 300 is a bit more than a ‘be seen’ light, but doesn’t quite have enough oomph to allow you to confidently navigate dark lanes at pace. The beam pattern is pretty basic but the ability to jump straight to full beam without scrolling through other modes is a real plus. Run-time on … Read more
road.cc was sent this shocking footage by reader Greg over the weekend after it was confirmed that no police action would be taken against the driver.Greg was cycling in Lewisham, south London, in November when he nearly collided with a driver using his phone behind the wheel of a Peugeot 107.Challenging the driver on his actions, the cyclist shouted … Read more
The number of cyclists on many A-roads has surpassed the number of drivers at 43 locations, according to an analysis of Department for Transport figures from 2020.In a report published in the Sunday Times it was noted that the government figures point to eight main roads where cyclists now outnumber all other vehicles, while at a … Read more
It’s been a busy year in the world of bike technology and here are the very best tech innovations that have made it into road.cc Recommends.Every month we select the top products that we’ve reviewed and add them to road.cc Recommends. Now it’s time to tell you which of these are the very best in … Read more
A Darlington family was shocked to see its house of 50 years missing from council plans to redevelop a roundabout near the A68 in Cockerton.The artist’s impression instead showed a newly widened four lanes approaching the roundabout flanked by a pavement and cycle path, the latter in the exact place where the Austin’s council-owned home currently sits.Under … Read more
The Albion Insulated Jacket 3.0 is an effective garment for days when it’s cold and/or the weather is varied but you’re working hard. Its low weight and packability make it better suited to long rides where you would use it as a backup, but it also works well as a standalone piece on its own, … Read more
The Etape is Enigma’s versatile titanium road bike intended for riders that are focused on endurance, long distance comfort and all season versatility.The Etape sits in Enigma’s core range between the Evoke and Escape, with the Evoke leaning more towards fast road use without the versatility of the Etape, while the Escape is more for off-road … Read more
Bowman Cycles has liquidated following continued struggles with supply chain issues during the Covid pandemic.BB Velo Limted, the trading name of Bowman Cycles, has appointed a voluntary liquidator, as per filings made at Companies House spotted by Cyclingindustrynews.The Bowman Cycles website is no longer accessible and displays homepage “currently unavailable”.In November, Bowman founder and managing director Neil … Read more
