We speak to Professor Joy Myint – Head of School and Professor of Optometry at Cardiff University – who also performs a fascinating role as head classifier with British Blind Sport (BBS), classifying the UK’s blind and visually impaired athletes for competition. road.cc First of all, tell us a little bit about your background and how you … Read more
A new study has found that low traffic neighbourhoods are struggling due to a lack of funding that fails to account for the impact of “national politics and culture wars”. The research, published in Transport Policy, is based on interviews with councillors and transport officers from 12 English local authorities and concludes that years of austerity … Read more
The Galibier Liberté Optics enhance the brand’s reputation for making good cycling kit at great prices. There’s much to admire here: light weight, good shape, great fit, not the size of a Scammell windscreen. They’re also available with three lens options – including one photochromic – and each for less than the cost of spare … Read more
Proposed cycle lanes in Ayr town centre have been scrapped after the council’s depute leader called for a revised design without cycling infrastructure, following criticism from residents. The controversial plans initially caused uproar as the removal of six car parking spaces would cause “disruption” to “our local economy”, according to MP Elaine Stewart. There was public concern that … Read more
Welcome back to Tech of the Week, a return after last week’s Velofollies action. So, what’s happened this week then? The big headlines were reserved for some rather large job cuts at Canyon and Paris-Roubaix-winning on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment innovator Gravaa declaring bankruptcy, but we’ll try to keep things a bit more positive here.After all, Blue Monday is done. January, … Read more
Disabled cyclists have “suffered harassment” and abuse at the hands of “non-uniformed vigilante residents” for riding through a town centre market, a cycling campaigner has claimed.The claim was made as Oxfordshire County Council voted to amend a controversial cycling trial on Bicester’s Sheep Street, to permit disabled people who use bikes as mobility aids to … Read more
Putting its hat in the ring for the world’s blingest stem, No.22 Bicycles has this week launched this rather sleek titanium model that’ll set you back a whopping $495. If you want the matching computer mount that’s another $199, so $694 all in for both.The New York-based titanium specialist No.22 says riders can get its redesigned stem … Read more
A Reform UK councillor has told cyclists to “take their own responsibility” for their safety on the roads, as a campaign was launched in Lincolnshire, featuring support from Halfords and the local police, urging people on bikes to wear hi-vis clothing and use front and rear lights.The ‘Don’t Be Dim, Be A Bright Cyclist’ campaign … Read more
British Cycling, Scottish Cycling, and Beicio Cymru have called on the government to invest £30 million to deliver over 250 new community cycling facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, which they say will have a “transformational impact on the health and well-being of the nation”.According to British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton, “targeted public investment” towards … Read more
The Tour Down Under’s emblematic climb, Willunga Hill, will not feature at this year’s race after it was removed from Saturday’s fifth stage due to an extreme fire danger warning and forecast maximum temperatures of 43°C in the area – sparking renewed calls for the race to ditch its title sponsor, oil and gas giant … Read more
