For all the negatives, social media can often be a force for good – how often have we seen pets who have decided to do a solo walkies, or stolen bikes reunited with their owners thanks to online posts? But Luke Rowe, road captain of one Ineos Grenadiers, getting his festive season rescued by offering a … Read more
Josh Quigley, the Scottish ultracyclist who almost lost his life when he was hit by a driver in Texas two years ago while riding around the world, has completed his navigation of the globe after returning to the United States and riding around 2,000 miles to his final destination, New York City.His original trip had … Read more
None of the videos featured in our Near Miss of the Day series make for pleasant watching, but now and again we see some particularly shocking examples of dangerous driving – this being a case in point as a National Express coach driver almost squashes a cyclist into parked cars, with the rider reflecting afterwards … Read more
The Gore Progress Thermo Grid Camo Men’s Jersey has a snug yet comfortable fit, is warm yet very breathable and feels built to last. While the absence of windproofing or water resistance isn’t that unusual, that – along with small pockets and rather low-key visibility – limit it as an outer layer slightly. As a … Read more
Racing in the time of the Super-Teams showcases the best writing from La Course en Tête’s website about the 2021 racing season. In only its second year of publication there has (once again) been plenty to cover, a task undertaken by several respected writers.La Course en Tête is a website where the ‘goal is to … Read more
British technical bag specialist Restrap has taken its first foray into mounting hardware with the Carry Cage which is designed to accommodate everything from extra water bottles to camping and cooking equipment.2022 Restrap Carry Cage 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)> Your complete guide to bikepacking – what kit you need, how to plan and prepare plus inspiration … Read more
World Madison champion Amy Pieters has been placed in an induced coma after crashing during a training ride.The 30-year-old’s SD Worx team said that she lost consciousness yesterday afternoon following a crash during a training ride in Calpe on the Costa Blanca.She was taken by helicopter to hospital in Alicante, and has since undergone surgery … Read more
Muc-Off Anti-Odour Spray is an easy way to de-funk your odorous cycling gear. Just spray it on, let it dry, and you’ll be rewarded with a slightly more pleasant, if slightly chemical-like, smell afterwards. The spray is a good choice when your gear needs a quick fix, and when you’re away from home. It’s no … Read more
Love it or hate it, there’s no avoiding Christmas in most parts of the world. I do admit to being one of these people who doesn’t like Christmas that much… which is one of the reasons why the Christmas Day bike ride has long since been own personal ritualistic present.It’s not so much of a grumpy … Read more
There are close passes … and then, there are close passes like this one from a lorry driver that had the cyclist on the receiving end yelping in fright. “I really thought the game was up with this one,” he said.It happened in North Yorkshire in June and Vinnie, the road.cc reader who sent it in, … Read more
