We use lots of action cams for videos on our YouTube channel. They add on-bike shots to our main camera footage with the DJI Osmo and GoPro Hero 8 Black the cameras that we use the most.Both, however, cost over £300 which is a significant investment, but you do get good quality footage. Cameras are … Read more
An image of the inside of Trek-Segafredo’s team car has sparked calls for ‘dedicated drivers’ at races. The team posted an image of the ‘office’ showing an iPad set up by the gear stick, a map posted to the steering wheel, a phone behind the steering wheel, as well as the car’s inbuilt sat-nav screen. A though day … Read more
Journalist Orla Chennaoui speaks about getting rid of her car and why cargo bikes are so brilliant, in the third road.cc Drink at Your Desk Friday episode.Orla, who is currently providing daily coverage of the Giro d’Italia for Eurosport, explained how since moving to Amsterdam, her family have been able to leave their cars behind thanks to the city’s famously safe cycling infrastructure. The presenter, who previously … Read more
A family who were told they could face enforcement action to remove a bike shed they erected in their front garden have been finally been granted planning permission.As road.cc reported the Mayor of Leicester previously said the city council’s planning officers ‘got it wrong’ by telling the family they were unlikely to get permission and urged for the issue to … Read more
Ed Miliband has revealed in a new book that he only mastered the art of riding a bicycle aged 50 – and was put off using an adult tricycle because he was worried about the paparazzi.The former Labour leader, now 51, said he was always a ‘very, very nervous [bicycle] rider’ as a child.However, after hiring an e-bike while … Read more
*Update, 1st June: the raffle has now closed and the winner will be announced shortly*Hopefully you’ve all seen the news and got your donations in by now… but just in case you somehow missed it, in association with Muc-Off we’re giving you the chance to win your own dream, custom road bike for the price … Read more
Chris Boardman has been appointed Greater Manchester’s first Transport Commissioner.The former hour record holder was appointed by Mayor Andy Burnham after spending the past few years working as Cycling and Walking Commissioner.In his new, expanded role, Boardman will continue to help facilitate the delivery of the Bee Network.The Bee Network is intended to be the UK’s largest joined-up … Read more
The PRO Chain Tool feels well made and neatly stores a spare splitting pin, so while it lacks adjustability it should last you a long, long time.This design is very similar to many recent chain tools, such as the KranX Pro Chain Extractor Stef tested last year. Like that one it’s best for a home … Read more
Available in a variety of bold designs, the Lusso Pain Cave Summer Socks are fun looking, super lightweight and keep hot feet cool. Consider sizing up, though, as they come up on the small side, and those with meaty ankles/calves need not apply.Made from a mix of synthetic fibres – 70% polyester/15% polyamide/15% elastane – … Read more
The latest news from Ford Europe’s Share The Road initiative – you know, the one that gave us the ‘Emoji jacket’ – is that listening to music on headphones while driving or cycling can make reaction times to hazards four seconds slower, on average.> “I look forward to being murdered with one of these”: Cyclists … Read more
