A judge has told an unlicensed and uninsured driver who seriously injured a cyclist than fled the scene that he had escaped jail “by the skin of your teeth.” In response to the case, the national cycling charity Cycling UK has repeated its call on the government to make good on its pledge to reform … Read more
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney has urged cyclists in Richmond Park to slow down, telling a local radio station that “it’s not a sports venue.”Covering 955 hectares, Richmond Park is the largest of London’s Royal Parks, and is hugely popular with all kinds of cyclists ranging from leisure riders including families with children to people … Read more
The Spatz BASEZ 2 baselayer offers excellent warmth for colder training and general riding. It has some really novel design features that add up to create a baselayer that might make you think differently about such layers. The high neck with no zip opening can make variable temperature days a little uncomfortable at times, but … Read more
The Sealskinz Waterproof Cold Weather Mid Length Socks are completely waterproof and really well made – they’re pretty warm, too, at least at first. The trouble is, the outer fabric really soaks up water, which then chills your feet anyway. Plus they’re a bit bulky, especially in road cycling shoes, and on me they’re a … Read more
The cyclist who sent in the video featured today in our Near Miss of the Day series described it as a “closer than close” pass from a BMW driver – and one, moreover, that caused a motorist coming in the opposite direction to have to brake to avoid a collision.John, the road.cc reader who shot … Read more
Connected fitness brand Peloton says it will airfreight its bikes and treadmills from the Far East to the US in an attempt to circumvent the current global shipping capacity, the news coming as it reveals that its quarterly sales have topped $1 billion for the first time.Writing on the company’s blog on Thursday, the same … Read more
Were you promised lots of snow and then left with a pathetic dusting like I have been? Still, with such low temperatures hoovering around, our team of testers has had to be careful when trying out these exciting bits of kit that have landed in the road.cc offices…ETC Arid Waterproof Roll Top Pannier 27L Black£752021 … Read more
Soft, breathable, incredibly warm and with a performance fit – that pretty much sums up the Chapeau Men’s Etape Long Sleeve Merino jersey. If you want a great quality, comfortable three-season top then this one is worth the investment.The Etape LS Merino jersey is something I’ve been wearing a lot over the last four to … Read more
