Row over Dorset cycle lane that drivers claim is “too wide”

A row has broken out over cycle lanes in Poole, Dorset, with some motorists claiming incorrectly that people on bikes have more space than they do – although the local council’s chairman has said in response that if drivers keep causing crashes, roads will be narrowed further still to slow them down.The cycle lanes on the … Read more

Assos Assosoires Winter Socks

The Assos Assosoires Winter Socks deliver a warm pair of feet when the temperatures head into single figures. With minimal seams they are also very comfortable, but unfortunately the overall result doesn’t last well.Keeping your extremities happy can be the make or break a cold ride, and these socks strike a lovely balance of warmth … Read more

HJC Ibex 2.0 Road Cycling Helmet

The HJC Ibex 2.0 is a lightweight road helmet with a unique self-adjusting retention system which actually performs perfectly. It’s secure, comfortable and provides enough airflow to cope with most conditions, plus is supposedly aerodynamic – we can’t test that bit, but we can certainly confirm the price is very high.HJC is best known for … Read more

Blackburn Dayblazer 550 Front Light

The Blackburn Dayblazer 550 is a compact, wallet-friendly front light boasting, as the name suggests, a maximum of 550 lumens. The output quality is surprisingly good, but run-times are relatively short in the higher modes, limiting its horizons beyond the suburbs.Despite weighing 61g, the Dayblazer 550 feels reassuringly solid. The black anodised aluminium alloy body … Read more

Are world leaders “delusional” when it comes to active travel? COP26 discussed, plus how to layer up for winter riding on episode 12 of the road.cc Podcast

“Out of the galaxy delusional”… that’s a flavour of what Bike Biz founder and current Forbes and Guardian contributor Carlton Reid thought of the conversations being had at COP26 about eco-friendly transport. So just why were so many electric car brands allowed to flaunt their wares and “openly tout for business” at the world’s biggest … Read more