Cycling UK want to get as many people as possible ‘riding and celebrating’ cycling by taking part in the World’s Biggest Bike Ride.The event has received support from former pro rider turned commentator Matt Stephens as well as children’s TV presenter Timmy Mallett. On Sunday 30 May, Cycling UK and Evans Cycles, are urging everyone to take part in … Read more
Traffic Wales South faced a furious backlash after advising riders ‘not to ride at night’* for their own safety. The organisation is the Welsh Government’s traffic information service for the motorway and major road network.Earlier this week they posted an image on social media giving ‘five safe tips for being a bicyclist’.Controversially, it included the advice: “Avoid riding at night”.This … Read more
Ride – Cycle The World from Dorling Kindersley presents cycling routes from around the world, and claims it will have you ‘itching to jump in the saddle.’ Like many similar guidebooks, nearly everybody should find something of interest, but it can only really be regarded as a starting point: further information will be required before … Read more
The Velocio Women’s Foundation Bib Shorts are comfortable, very well made and feature the brand’s easy pee design that’s practical and effective – it doesn’t compromise the riding performance. If you’re doing road rides around the two hour mark and turbo sessions under an hour these are spot on.The Foundation Bib Shorts are Velocio’s entry-level … Read more
A 109-year-old French cyclist who broke world cycling records for centenarians and rode his first bike race more than 90 years ago under a false name because he was too young to enter, has sadly died. Robert Marchand, died on Friday night in a retirement home in Mitry-Mory.Mr Marchand, an amateur cyclist who stood just five feet tall and weighed 115 … Read more
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
