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BTwin Men’s City Cycling Rain Jacket 2021
If you’re riding in street clothes and want something cut for cycling that will blend in off the bike, the BTwin Men’s City Cycling Rain Jacket is worth a look, though weatherproofing and breathability are middling. It’s fine for shorter distance commuting/utility riding, walking the dog and the like, but not a patch on some … Read more
Bradley Wiggins says he regrets feud with Chris Froome
Sir Bradley Wiggins says he regrets his feud Chris Froome, and has revealed that he and his former Team Sky colleague hugged each other when they met at this year’s Tour de France.“The whole fall-out with Chris Froome was really regrettable,” said Wiggins, speaking on the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast. “I impacted on that … Read more
Just Eat food delivery cyclist pushed off bike by jogger on Birmingham canal
A cyclist working for Just Eat has spoken of how she was pushed off her bike by a jogger on a canal in Birmingham.The incident happened at around noon on 12 October on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal at Selly Oak with the rider, 23 year old Josie Bennett, who was dressed in a Just … Read more
Proviz Classic Men’s Podium Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
Truth is, I wanted the Proviz Classic Men’s Podium Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey to score a bit higher as it’s warm, comfortable and decently breathable – and to my eyes it’s really stylish too. But the strange shaping, cheap-looking build and question marks over durability make that impossible, given that price.This is a usefully warm … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 648: Quick-thinking cyclist grabs 4×4’s registration number after driver pulls out on him for second time in a week
A quick-thinking cyclist grabbed a vehicle’s registration details after the same driver pulled out on him at the same location for the second time in a week – resulting in the motorist being sent on a driver education course.On the second occasion the rider, road.cc reader Andy, made sure he turned his handlebars round to … Read more
UK government confirms bid for 2026 Tour de France Grand Départ
The UK government has confirmed a bid to host the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France, with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak committing funding to the project as part of tomorrow’s Budget and Spending Review.£30 million has been set aside to support plans to stage the start of cycling’s biggest race, and … Read more
The Blincc Hex 360 degree reflector tape for bikes has smashed its Kickstarter goal in just two days
From the makers of the “first self–blinking super bright cycling reflector” that hangs on the saddle or any bags attached with the included universal string, comes Blincc’s Hex. The Singapore brand has raised over £6000 on Kickstarter for its 360 degree reflective tape that provides 360 degree visibility and is designed to fit virtually any … Read more
