If you want to cycle through the winter, whether you’re commuting or training in the evenings, a good front light is essential. Front lights come in a vast range of prices and outputs, but you don’t need to spend a fortune as the lights in this roundup demonstrate. Most front lights these days use LEDs … Read more
A road.cc reader has said that the decision of magistrates to acquit a driver filmed making a very close pass on him at speed on a careless driving charge has left him “flabbergasted.”We featured the video, shot by Rendel Harris while out on a bike ride with his wife in southwest London, on our Near … Read more
An ambulance caused chaos and crashes in a peloton when it drove onto the course of the Faun-Ardèche Classic.A video posted by La Flamme Rouge shows the emergency vehicle approaching the pack head on as it drives around a corner on a narrow stretch of road.A number of riders hit the deck shortly after although it … Read more
The Avrox Ei8ht Energy pre-ride drink is made of natural ingredients and, it’s claimed, boosts the body’s oxygen transportation and with it, performance. It also contains caffeine and the vitamins B3 and B12 to reduce feelings of fatigue.Avrox Technologies collaborated with scientists at the University of Oxford to produce this energy drink, and quite frankly … Read more
The Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag is a neat and sturdy handlebar accessory that gives easy access to snacks and extra layers with its zipper opening at the top. On our test bag (not currently available) visibility is covered with the reflective outer, but lights can be hooked onto the front webbing of all … Read more
A cycling campaign group has urged people ‘don’t cycle’ when a popular route closes for flood defence work next month.York Cycle Campaign made the unusual plea due to fears there could be a serious accident and claimed the council had failed to provide a ‘safe and viable alternative’.The group said ‘cyclists and HGV’s don’t mix’ and … Read more
An ‘incredibly talented police officer’ died when she was hit by a motorist while cycling in Carmarthenshire.The BBC report Sgt Lynwen Thomas was declared dead at the scene of the crash, involving a van, at about 18:45 GMT on Thursday, on the westbound A40 near Bancyfelin.Sgt Thomas, 37, worked as a heritage crime specialist at Dyfed Powys Police.The van … Read more
A golf club in Bath is set to be transformed into a 30 acre mountain bike park.Cycling group Pedal Progression announced last night it has won a ‘lengthy tender process’ to create Bath Bike Park, on the site of the former Entry Hill golf course.Golfers previously campaigned to save the two loss-making golf courses after Bath and North East … Read more
Skintight Lycra cycling shorts are the quintessential item of bike clothing, and they don’t have to cost a fortune. We’ve rounded up 12 pairs of the best cheap cycling shorts that show you can be comfortable without dropping three figures on cycling shorts. Most cheap cycling shorts still have a padded liner for comfort; it … Read more
