We’re now live with episode 4 of the road.cc podcast, and we’ve got an eclectic mix as hopefully you’ll be becoming accustomed to by now. We discuss those Highway Code revisions that sets out a clearer hierarchy of road users to keep us all safer (and how the tabloids can possibly twist this into a bad thing) … Read more
The PRO Griffon Performance Saddle has been revamped and is said to suit less flexible riders who like to move around on the saddle a fair bit. With firm, supportive padding it’s a pretty comfortable place to be, and it’s a decent weight for the price too.The Griffon Performance is constructed like so: lightweight EVA … Read more
Hope Technology has revealed a prototype for the road-going time trial version of its radical-looking Team GB Olympic track bike, with the new HB.TT expected to go into production next year.2021 Hope-HB (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)British brand Hope Technology collaborated with Lotus Engineering to develop and produce the HB.T track bike Team GB riders are currently … Read more
UK haulage industry trade body the RHA claims that forthcoming changes announced last week to the Highway Code are “unfair and unsafe, and could put vulnerable road users at risk.” The assertion was made in a blog post published yesterday, the same day a cyclist was killed in a crash involving a lorry in central … Read more
Today is Cycle to Work Day and to celebrate, Strava has released some stats that make for very encouraging reading. Their data suggests that bicycle activities are up by 44% in the UK when comparing June 2021 to June 2019. Commutes are also up 25% month on month (May 2021 vs June 2021) which could suggest … Read more
You’re cycling along a quiet country lane enjoying the view and the hum of tyres on tarmac, only for the peace and quiet to be shattered by a loud squealing sound as soon as you pull on the brake levers. There’s nothing more annoying than squealing brakes. Any unwanted noise from the bike when you’re riding … Read more
Matt Walls has won Team GB’s first track cycling gold medal in Tokyo, coming into the final event, the points race, with a four-point lead and taking control of the last race early on to become Olympic champion. Campbell Stewart of New Zealand put in a late charge to pick up a lap and pip … Read more
The Nopinz Pro-1 Road skinsuit is a brilliant race-day option for the privateer racer. It’s easy to get on, comfortable for hours at a time and the close fit should give you decent aero performance. The Speedpockets for race numbers (a no-cost option) are brilliant, too.For years I have bought (or been given) a rather … Read more
