Sussex Police have arrested a man after a cyclist sustained “significant head injuries” when he was allegedly assaulted by a motorist with what is believed to be a metal pole.The incident happened at around 4.50pm on Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex.Officers say that the driver of a black Mercedes passed the cyclist then got … Read more
Want to go tubeless? Here are all your options in tyres.Tubeless tyres are gradually gaining popularity as more riders become convinced that their improved ride and increased resistance to punctures are worth the cost of new wheels and tyres and the sometimes problematic fitting process. If you’re about to make the switch, here’s a look … Read more
Mark Cavendish, until Monday without a win in more than three years, has won his third stage of the Presidential Tour of Turkey in as many days to extend his overall lead in the race ahead of it heading into the mountains tomorrow. However, the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider’s win was overshadowed by a huge crash … Read more
A driver making a very close pass at speed on a cyclist who is descending a country lane features in today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series.The incident happened in February near Basingstoke, Hampshire with George, the road.cc reader who submitted the clip, reporting it online on 20 February to Hampshire Constabulary.He … Read more
Halfway between mountain bikes and road bikes, hybrid bikes are incredibly common. Watch people riding to work or pootling around riding spots away from traffic and you’ll see lots of hybrid bikes. But just what qualifies a flat-bar bike as a hybrid, and what makes them Britain’s best-selling bike type?In a sensible world, a hybrid … Read more
Although I had some initial concerns about durability and warmth, the Rapha Explore Powerweave shoes have really impressed, especially in the comfort stakes. If your rides are more about high performance, though, you may find the sole isn’t stiff enough.Rapha’s gravel/adventure Explore shoes have been given the Powerweave treatment – an upper made from a … Read more
“What bike should I buy?” It’s a question we hear a lot, so to try and help here’s our 9-step guide on how to buy a bike. There’s a lot to think about from what type you need, where to buy it and what extras you’ll need. Castro bike shop exterior (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Michael … Read more
The Rivelo Honister Bib tights are very well designed, both in the way they fit and in all of the small details that help keep you warm and comfortable. There is a bit of a premium price for this, although judging by the quality, these could make up part of your cycling wardrobe for many … Read more
This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Welcome to our guide to the best road bikes under £2,000. Bikes in this price bracket, are light, well-equipped and great value for money. We’ve spent … Read more
