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Think low-traffic neighbourhoods are a recent thing? Think again!
Due to the arguments that have raged in support of or opposing measures to restrict residential streets to rat-running drivers over the past year or so, you could be forgiven for thinking that low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are a recent innovation.But research from the Bike Is Best campaign has found that more than 25,000 modal filters … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Maap, Pirelli, Madison and Roka
There was no avoiding those showers at the weekend unless you were in Watopia! But our team of testers were still out and about testing some cool bits that have recently arrived at the road.cc offices. Here’s some highlights…Roka Matador Ultralight Performance Sunglasses£200“Designed for those with bold vision,” these lightweight 28 gram glasses promise to … Read more
Altura Grid Messenger Bag
Part of the company’s urban-focused luggage range, the Altura Grid Messenger Bag offers plenty of carrying space, looks good, and is tough and well featured. It does take some fiddling to adjust when more heavily laden, though, and the security strap could be longer.A messenger or courier bag is one of the simplest ways of … Read more
Ratio Technology brings 12-speed to riders with 10- or 11-speed shifters and derailleurs with new kit
Promising “12-speed for all”, Ratio Technology has released its new 1×12 Road Upgrade kit to allow riders to gain the advantages of greater gear range and closer ratios without the expense or weight of electronic shifting.Ratio Technology’s new Road Upgrade Kit allows riders with 10 or 11-speed mechanical SRAM shifters and a 1x-specific Exact Actuation derailleur … Read more
Suspended sentence for cyclist who assaulted man he wrongly believed had stolen his bike
Acyclist has been handed a suspended sentence after assaulting a man whom he wrongly believed had stolen his bike.Jaroslav Nowakowski, aged 36 and from Kildare, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm in connection with the incident on 3 November 2019, reports Sunday World.The court heard that Nowakowski had seen Noel … Read more
Video: Rider grabs rival to avoid crashing as dog runs onto race route
We’ve seen dogs cause crashes at bike races before, and we’ve seen riders somehow manage to stay upright when hitting the deck looks inevitable – well, here’s a video from an Under-23 race in Italy’s Lombardy region yesterday that combines the two in spectacular fashion.The incident happened in the final lap of 38th edition of … Read more
road.cc Recommends episode 3 is live! Check out our new monthly YouTube show
road.cc Recommends is up and running, with another 11 exceptional products added this week to complete our April selection. That means it’s time for the road.cc Recommends YouTube show to talk about them in more depth, and it’s now live on our YouTube channel!road.cc Recommends is the best of our reviews section, the crème de la crème that received … Read more
Richmond Park Cyclists’ co-founder responds to critics of controversial Code of Conduct
As we reported last week, a code of conduct published by the group Richmond Park Cyclists – which describes itself as “an umbrella group representing all cyclists and para-cyclists who use Richmond Park” and was founded in 2017 “as a means of creating a dialogue with The Royal Parks (the body in charge of Richmond … Read more