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Hövding’s airbag for cyclists beats all other cycling helmets in independent safety test

Hövding’s airbag for cyclists offers greater protection than standard cycling helmets, according to the results of extensive cycle helmet tests conducted by the independent French testing institute Certimoov at the University of Strasbourg.Hövding’s £249 safety offering doesn’t look like a typical ‘helmet’… and that’s because it’s not, with the Swedish brand boldly stating “the world’s safest cycling helmet is … Read more

“Hero” cyclists rescue woman from west London canal

Two cyclists in west London have been hailed as “heroes” after they rescued a woman from a canal.According to the local website Ealingtoday.co.uk, news of the incident, which happened in the week following Christmas, was reported in the North Greenford Residents Association Magazine.Adam Gajewski and Adrian Sobolewski were on an early morning bike ride on … Read more

When to replace your jockey wheels – avoid an expensive mechanical issue and improve your shifting

Jockey wheels are one of those parts on your bike that do a lot of work, yet rarely get any love. While you might not think of them as a major component, worn jockey wheels can cause a drop in shift quality and a highly irritating noise; and in the worst-case scenario, an expensive mechanical disaster. … Read more

Freitag releases backpack that twists onto Brompton’s folding bikes

Zurich bag manufacturer Freitag and London folding bike brand Brompton are collaborating on urban mobility solutions with a new backpack that be attached to the front of Brompton’s folding bikes.2021 Freitag × Brompton F748 michaelsieber (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) michaelsieber.com The new F748 Coltrane backpack clips onto the front of a Brompton folding bike, promising … Read more

10th anniversary edition Volt Pulse e-bike features clip-in integrated battery

Sealskinz Waterproof All Weather Multi-Activity Glove with Fusion Control

The Sealskinz Waterproof All Weather Multi-Activity Glove with Fusion Control doesn’t really need any more description than that. The company specifically mentions mountain biking as an activity, but while these are high-quality gloves, they’re not especially good for technical off-road use and not quite perfect for road or gravel either.The main issue is dexterity, or … Read more

BBC responds to complaints about “shameful” LTN report; Cllr won’t apologise for anti-cyclist “w*nking off the Dutch” tweet; Calls to ban park through-traffic; Will Suez Canal blockage affect bike industry?; Maintenance near miss + more on the live blog

Near Miss of the Day 560: Overtaking driver hits cyclist’s elbow – and has no idea (includes swearing)

A driver whose wing mirror struck a cyclist on the elbow had no idea how closely he had overtaken the rider in the latest video featured in our (not so) Near Miss of the Day series.The cyclist on the receiving end of the incident on Maidstone Road, Rochester was road.cc reader Tom, who told us: “I had a … Read more

Craft Active Extreme X Round Neck Long Sleeve Women’s Baselayer

Craft’s Women’s Active Extreme X Round Neck Long Sleeve Baselayer is an outstanding bit of kit that keeps you warm and dry in cold to mild weather. The fabrics and fit make it exceptionally comfortable. For £45, you get a quality piece of kit made from a good percentage of recycled fabrics. It’s genuinely difficult … Read more

Labour MP says low-traffic neighbourhoods “have left women feeling unsafe”

Last July when a video went viral on social media of a tree falling over in a London suburb, narrowly missing a pedestrian, local MP Rupa Huq seized on the footage to criticise the low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) then beginning to be rolled out in the borough her constituency is located in.Eight months on, Huq, … Read more