Strava Premium adds a degree of gamification to your rides that almost everybody involved in cycling is aware of. The route planning is simple and effective, plus the quick synchronisation with other devices is a really nice touch. The training elements are good, although not as in-depth as TrainingPeaks.Strava is one of those platforms that … Read more
A section of the popular Bristol & Bath Railway Path is now closed to cyclists and walkers for the next two months while council contractors repair damage done by badgers.South Gloucestershire Council says that soil dug up by the animals has blocked a drainage ditch through the Staple Hill Tunnel.The route will be closed for … Read more
A speeding driver who killed a cyclist then fled the scene has been jailed for six years.Dominik Jablonicky, aged 27 and from Newport, pleaded guilty last month to causing the death by dangerous driving of 37-year-old Matthew Brimble.The Audi A3 driver crashed into Mr Brimble on Carleon Road, Newport at around 2am on 31 March … Read more
What a lovely weekend of mild November weather, hope you have been enjoying it while it lasts! The road.cc team of reviewers have been whilst testing some cool bits that have recently landed at the HQ, here’s a round up of the best…Giro Synthe MIPS II Road Helmet£179.99Updated to be cooler and more comfortable than … Read more
The Rapha + Poc Omne Air Spin is a very good slim-profile helmet with an incredibly comfy strap system (if it fits you), ports for stashing sunnies, and safety tech for dealing with rotational forces in the event of a crash. There is limited strap adjustment around the ears, though, so you might find you’re unable … Read more
The leader of the Conservative group on Hounslow Council has apologised for comparing the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) on residents in Chiswick to the experience of South Africans subject to the country’s Pass Laws during the Apartheid era.Gerald McGregor, who represents the Homefields ward, the easternmost in the west London borough, was described … Read more
Thieves in Edinburgh have been filmed making their getaway with two bicycles after they broke into an alarmed bike store at a house in The Inch district of the Scottish capital.The footage of the theft, which took place last Thursday 11 November at around noon, was posted to Facebook by Edison Mallare, who said that … Read more
The Altura Nightvision Storm Thermal Gilet is a rugged, waterproof and very cosy outer layer, but it’s pricier than the competition and not as visible as the name might suggest.The Nightvision name will be familar to many cycling commuters. You will likely have seen Altura’s Nightvision jackets and bib tights reflecting back at you on … Read more
