Cyclists could be at risk of fines of £1,000 if they are caught cycling down two Berkshire streets.A new legal order prevents people riding through pedestrianised zones in Peascod Street, Windsor and High Street in Maidenhead. Anyone caught will get automatically get a £100 fixed penalty notice and risk the higher fine if they go to court.The Royal Borough of Windsor and … Read more
I’m a big fan of a casual jersey that quietly delivers on performance too. The Gore Explore Shirt Women’s combines low-key gravel and touring looks with a soft, stretchy merino blend that’s easy to wear and does a great job of staying comfortable and dry. It’s not for the short of stature, though, and it’s … Read more
Cycling industry experts are predicting that bike shortages will last until at least the end of next year.Bike-eu.com reports that the global component shortage, which has a knock-on effect on supplies of complete bikes, was the main topic of conversation at Eurobike earlier this week.One of the largest cycling industry gatherings annually, the edition of … Read more
Magnus Cort of EF Education-Nippo has won Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España in Monforte de Lemos, coming round Rio Oliveira of UAE Team Emirates to take his third stage of this year’s race, and the sixth of his career, with fellow breakaway rider Quinn Simmons of Trek-Segafredo third.As the race crossed from Asturias … Read more
A pair of cyclists are creating what will be the world’s biggest ever piece of GPS art, spelling out the words “Refugees Welcome” across southern England.Georgie Cottle, aged 26 and from Glasgow, and David Charles, 39 and from Bournemouth, have already broken the Guinness World Record, which stood at 761km, on their 2,400km journey across … Read more
An incident in which a 10-year-old boy suffered serious injuries following a collision involving a tram in Tameside, Greater Manchester is being investigated by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The crash happened just before 7.30pm on the evening of Wednesday 1 September, according to Greater Manchester Police.The incident happened on Droylsden Road, Audenshaw and the child was taken … Read more
Factor says that seven-time Grand Tour winner Chris Froome will play an active role in providing strategic direction, especially concerning product development and marketing/sponsorship decision-making, after investing in the brand and joining the board of directors. We spoke to Factor’s founder and CEO Rob Gitelis to find out about the new arrangement.Factor announced last week … Read more
The PRO Turnix Performance Saddle has an anatomic cutout, a carbon-reinforced base and stainless steel rails, and is usefully light. It offers a firm ride that’s great for putting the power down through the pedals, but it’s maybe too firm for gravel or dirt. The quality is impressive for the price, though, and it and … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the moment a cyclist had to jump onto a pavement as a lorry driver, travelling behind a car, came in the opposite direction taking up the available width of the road, narrowed due to cars parked on the right.Anita, the road.cc reader who sent … Read more
