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Councillor who said she’d paint (now removed) bike lane black slams “ignorant” people who painted it back
A Conservative councillor who last year offered to paint over a temporary cycle lane because Brighton & Hove City Council was not removing it as quickly as she wanted has slammed “ignorant” people who painted the road markings back in.The makeshift markings on Old Shoreham Road have been painted in at the same location formerly … Read more
road.cc Recommends updated with 10 exceptional products from Shimano, Giant, Fizik, SIS, Lusso + more
The latest update to road.cc Recommends is here with our pick of the very best bikes and kit that we reviewed in October 2021, and we’ve added some great products to the mix.It’s the start of the month which means it’s time for another update to our ever-growing road.cc Recommends section, and now all our … Read more
Monton Pro Suutu Merino Socks
The Monton Pro Suutu Merino Socks are soft, warm and cosy, and at their ‘reduced’ price of £12 might just be the best-value winter socks I’ve ever used.The attention to detail here is very impressive. The Pro Suutu socks come as a right and left pair and are shaped so they hug the contours of … Read more
Dubliner who rides round city with his dog on his shoulders has two bikes stolen in two days
A Dublin cyclist who rides around the Irish capital with his dog on his shoulder has fallen victim to bike thieves twice in two days.Loxi Land and his pup Zai have achieved some degree of celebrity through their bike rides around the city.The West Highland Terrier has his own Instagram feed with more than 30,000 … Read more
Muc-Off launches ‘pro-level chain optimisation service’ using new Ultrasonic Tanks
Muc-off has announced it is providing a new “pro-level chain optimisation service” that utilises new ultrasonic clean and lube tanks, making drivetrain efficiency accessible to all riders – well, as long as you can get to one of the select dealers offering the “World Tour-level” performance service. 2021 Muc-Off Ultrasonic Tanks – 6 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)> Grounded … Read more
Altura Icon Men’s Thermal Bib Tights
The Altura Icon Men’s Thermal Bib Tights cover all the bases you need for winter riding, with a supportive pad for those steady training rides, a multi-panel design that gives a great fit, and neat little touches like an easy-to-reach pocket and plenty of reflectives.The heart of any shorts or tights is the pad, and … Read more
Edinburgh woman who ‘borrowed’ bike after big night out seeks its owner
An Edinburgh woman who cycled home on what she thought was her own bike after a big night out in the Scottish capital is now seeking its rightful owner.The woman, named Rachel, realised her mistake when she found the bike locked to her own one at her home the following morning.But her recollection of the … Read more
Topeak JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage floor pump
The Topeak JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage features the new TubiHead valve coupler, and it’s a revelation for anyone using tubeless tyres. The two-stage chambers save time and effort when inflating tyres too, although I’m not a big fan of the non-linear gauge or shortish hose.With track pumps there’s usually a compromise to be made; get something … Read more