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Bike at Bedtime: Rondo HVRT CF 1
We have a Rondo HVRT CF1 in for testing here at road.cc, and we have time for a quick look while it’s out being put through its paces by our man Stu.Rondo says that its HVRT CF 1 is the “first variable geometry road plus bike in the world”. 2021 Rondo HVRT CF 1 – bars … Read more
Bookman Curve Rear Light
If design-led LEDs are your thing, look no further. The Bookman Curve Rear Light combines an output powerful enough for daytime as well as after-dark use, looks good, and is easy to fit and remove. It’s not the cheapest, but it is well made and reliable.Available in six different colours, there’s no mistaking the Scandinavian … Read more
Cyclist on trial for killing pedestrian denies riding through riding through red light on purpose
A cyclist on trial for causing the death of a pedestrian in east London has denied deliberately riding through a red light immediately before the fatal collision.Last week, as the trial opened at Snaresbrook Crown Court, the prosecution claimed that the traffic light would have been “on red for over five seconds” before Ermir Loka, … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 557: Trucking hell! Tipper lorry driver in fast close pass
“Trucking Hell!!!” That’s the title the cyclist in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on the receiving end of this close pass from a tipper lorry driver gave this clip, and it’s easy to see why as the driver zoomed past him at close quarters ahead of a 30mph zone.The road.cc reader who shot the footage, Donny Johnny, … Read more
100% Transit Backpack
The 100% Transit Backpack is a well-made and practical backpack with a plethora of useful pockets and enough storage for just about any commuter, though it could do with a raincover, and a chest strap would help stabilise it for carrying heavier loads.Before lockdown, my daily commute meant that I spent at least two hours … Read more
Gang rob two cyclists of their bikes on West Midlands canal
A gang of youths last week robbed two cyclists of their bikes in separate incidents on a Birmingham Canal – the latest in a series of incidents on waterways in the West Midlands that have seen people on bikes attacked or mugged.The latest incidents happened on the Birmingham to Fazeley Canal towpath, close to the … Read more
Strength training for cyclists: is training your posterior chain and core really enough?
Want to improve your riding with strength training? Many will tell you that you only need to do some ‘posterior chain work and core work’. While this advice comes from a good place, it actually takes bit more than that for peak performance. Here’s how to quickly build strength that carries over to the bike, to help you … Read more
Best bike pumps 2026 – keep your tyre pressure where it should be
Let’s get to grips with the world of bike pumps and CO2 inflators. We’re going to cover track pumps, frame pumps, mini pumps and CO2 devices and we’ll give you our choice of the best currently available. You’ll probably want to own at least two bike pumps: a track pump (aka floor pump) for home … Read more