Our latest Near Miss of the Day is an absolute shocker and sees an errant van driver almost sending a group of cyclists sprawling (or worse) in Salcey Forest in Northamptonshire.HoarseMann, the road.cc reader who sent this in, said the van – apparently on Lithuanian plates – was being driven way over the 40mph speed limit as it overtook him and then … Read more
We might be in mid-November but the bike world has been buzzing with new products this week. We’ve seen everything from updated bikes from Trek and Brompton, new eyewear from 100%, and, um, 3D printed titanium cleats. No one saw that coming. We start, though, in Germany…Lightweight unveils Obermayer Evo wheels… and they look supercoolLightweight … Read more
Last month it became clear on our forum that some of you were experiencing problems with the popular British bike manufacturer Bowman Cycles. @Yavuz asked the question ‘What is your experience with them?’ and the deluge of replies was striking.Claims of incorrect builds, poorly packed bikes and a total lack of response to emails or calls was … Read more
The Monton Black Panther Waterproof/Windproof overshoes live up to their name well. They’re made from a stretchy waterproof and windproof material that keeps out the weather and makes them easy to take on and off. Even at their RRP of £45 they aren’t that expensive compared with some overshoes we’ve tested, and at the current … Read more
The sister of a cyclist who was pushed into a canal near Bradford is urging people on social media to “share the hell” out of footage of the incident.The Telegraph and Argus – without posting a link to the original entry on Facebook – said that the assault on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal happened … Read more
The dhb Merino Leg Warmers are soft, stretchy and warm, but the gripper tape at the top is quite narrow and won’t suit all riders.The first thing you notice about the warmers is how soft and stretchy the fabric is. A mix of 97% merino wool with 3% elastane, it’s also extremely breathable and has … Read more
German bike manufacturer Canyon has now dropped the prices of some models in the Aeroad range, so much so that they are now £100 cheaper than October 2020, before coronavirus complications and Brexit hiked up the prices. Great news that the prices have dropped, but that’s no good if you can’t actually get one… all … Read more
Some riders use bike lights throughout the year, but as we move into winter, you’re going to need them if you’re intent on continuing to ride outside after work. How bright do you need to go? It can be tempting to go for the biggest lumen count that you can afford, but doing so might … Read more
We’re off to north Oxfordshire today in our Near Miss of the Day series, with videos of a bus driver who decided to try and overtake a cyclist on a country road despite a car approaching from the opposite direction, forcing its driver to stop.Barry, the road.cc reader who sent this one in, with both … Read more
