Mark Cavendish broke two ribs in a heavy crash on Sunday’s final day of the Ghent Six Day track meeting in Belgium, it has been confirmed.In a statement issued on Monday morning, his Deceuninck-Quick Step team said: Following his crash at the Ghent Six Day, Mark Cavendish was taken to the Ghent University Hospital where he was … Read more
Norfolk Constabulary have launched an investigation after four teenage cyclists were reported to have been knocked off their bikes by a hit and run driver in a village near Norwich.The incident happened on Woodbastwick Road in Blofield, reports the Eastern Daily Press.The news outlet says that police were alerted at 9.11pm on the evening of … Read more
The TurboRocks Realplate React Stealth Full Motion rocker plate helps create a realistic motion while using an indoor trainer, which improves enjoyment and comfort. It is adaptable for different trainers, riding styles and individual preferences, but this does all add to the cost.TurboRocks is a company that has specialised in creating rocker plates for indoor … Read more
Police in Stockton-on-Tees are trying to track down two men who knocked a teenage cyclist unconscious before making off with his bike.Cleveland Police say that the victim, a 19-year-old man, was riding on Acklam Road in Thornaby between 4.45 am and 5.00 am on Thursday, November 11, when the pair, also riding bikes, began following … Read more
One road.cc reader who recently upgraded his GoPro to get better quality footage of incidents while riding has quickly got a result after an Audi driver made a close pass on him then immediately hit the brakes in what to us clearly looks like an attempt to intimidate the rider.The footage was shot by road.cc … Read more
The Precision Hydration PF 30 Energy Gels are quite expensive but pack in a lot of energy per gel, have a simple yet effective ingredients list, and are easy to get down – and keep there – thanks to good consistency and being less sweet than competitors.Each of these contains 30g of carbohydrate, which is … Read more
The Altura Icon Rocket Insulated Men’s Gilet looks smart, fits well and proves usefully warm – plus it easily rolls up for storage in a jersey pocket. The rear pocket could be better, and so could the reflective detailing, but at least there’s a brighter version too. Assuming you like lime green…This uses a breathable … Read more
As anyone who posts regularly on social media will know, sometimes the things you share online can come back to bite you, and that’s what’s happened with Proviz this weekend after they aimed this provocative Facebook post at cyclists who choose not to wear light clothing whilst riding at night. The enhanced-visibility sportswear brand certainly got … Read more
The Royal Parks have publicly contacted popular navigation app Waze to stop them from directing motorists down closed roads in parks.The charity, which looks after London’s eight Royal Parks, Tweeted Waze on Saturday morning stating they “would like to talk to someone about several of the reasons you [sic] we’d prefer you not directing drivers down closed … Read more
The Sigr Riksväg 92 Cargo bib shorts feature a well-designed chamois, a comfortable fit and pockets – they’re well sorted for long rides. The price is high but their performance, quality and durability makes them feel like a worthwhile investment.These shorts are designed specifically for long distance road cycling, which only puts more emphasis on … Read more
