A Devon motorist whose intimidatory driving resulted in life-changing injuries for a cyclist has been banned from driving for six months and fined £400 after admitting careless driving.On February 7, 2019, Andrew Bashforth was driving to a snooker club in Budleigh Salterton when he stopped at a set of lights behind 68-year-old cyclist Julian Turnbull … Read more
Updated September 20, 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s guide to winterproofing your bike, and taking care of it when the cold and wet weather arrives. More about road.cc buyer’s guides. Winter is a testing time not only for your motivation but for your bike and equipment too. Bicycles really don’t like all … Read more
Decathlon has announced plans for a “Second Life Marketplace,” in its stores where refurbished second-hand bikes will be available for purchase. “Nothing will go to waste,” said the firm’s appropriately-named UK cycling leader, Pete Lazarus, when outlining the plans. “The Decathlon Second Life Marketplace is due this year across Europe and it will apply to … Read more
The organisers of RideLondon have announced that the already-reduced event scheduled for May 2021 will not be taking place. A virtual event is being planned in its place with hopes that the event proper can return in 2022.A spokesperson said: “It has been confirmed today that the RideLondon festival of cycling, scheduled for the end … Read more
Our reviewers have tried out loads of bike-related gadgets over the past year and here are the very best of them.This category covers everything from bike computers to power meters, from cameras to smart trainers. An app has also sneaked in – not technically a gadget, we know, but closely related so let it slide.All of these reviews … Read more
The PNW Components Coast Stem is the perfect accompaniment to the super-wide Coast Bar, but it’s also a good stem in its own right, with a really nifty adjustable mount and a lifetime warranty.Stems must be the hardest bike thing to review. Lumps of metal that are easily overengineered to basically never fail, and being … Read more
As we look forward to the return of the pro road races next week, one bike that we’ve all got our eyes on is the Factor Ostro VAM of grand tour specialist Chris Froome. Here is his 2021 setup. Froome Factor OSTRO VAM Froome Riding (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Factor says that the Ostro VAM … Read more
The base of a bollard described as “hostile” by a cycling campaigner in Edinburgh led to a cyclist needing surgery for a broken elbow after he crashed on a pop-up cycle lane in the Scottish capital.Dean Loughton, aged 32, had swerved to avoid a pothole before hitting the base of a bollard on the emergency … Read more
The Chapeau Club Gilet Stripe offers good protection from the elements while remaining highly breathable. It has a nice tight fit and is perfect for layering, as well as being easy to remove.A gilet is a really useful piece of riding kit, especially here in the UK where our weather changes all the time. Chapeau’s … Read more
