Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows what the cyclist who filmed it described as a Land Rover driver “passing pointlessly close” – and from the footage, it’s impossible to disagree.Shot in the village of Congresbury, North Somerset by road.cc reader Nick, there’s no oncoming traffic, road furniture or parked cars … Read more
A new report on London’s Hammersmith Bridge says that is remains impossible to fully assess the damage to the Victorian structure’s pedestals, and that further checks will be needed before it can be reopened to cyclists and pedestrians.The bridge was closed to motor vehicles in April 2019 due to structural concerns, initially remaining open to … Read more
Bikes suitable for commuting take many different forms, and these are the very best that we’ve reviewed on road.cc over the past year.Many people think of a commuting bike as something with a flat handlebar and mudguards ready-fitted. That’s certainly one option, but we take a wider view based on what road.cc readers really use.Commutes … Read more
The Galibier Sentinel blurs the lines on what defines a jacket and jersey thanks to its mixture of weatherproofing, lightweight race styling and short sleeves. It’s not a new concept, but one that Galibier has executed very well indeed, and at a relatively bargain price.Technically, the Sentinel is a jersey according to Galibier, and it’s … Read more
We asked Specialized about the possibility of the new wheels. We don’t want to break hearts on a Monday, but the sad news is that while we got no official comment from Specialized, we got the impression that a tubeless version of the Roval Rapide isn’t going to happen. Darn.We did, however, spot a ‘Roval … Read more
New cyclists often wonder what’s the best clothing for riding a bike? The answer is simple – it depends what type of cycling you’re doing, it might be the clothes you’re wearing now or it might be something more technical. In this guide to cycle clothing we will help you decide on the best outfit … Read more
Rapha CEO Simon Mottram says that the coronavirus crisis has triggered a “third cycling boom” for the North London-based brand he founded in 2004.He said that previously the company, which he still runs after selling a majority stake in 2017 to an investment group run by two heirs to the Walmart grocery fortune, benefited from … Read more
Cyclists in woodland near Warrington in Cheshire have been targeted this weekend by someone laying wooden boards with nails sticking through them on a popular trail.Facebook user Nick Caldwell posted pictures of the traps on Friday to the Appleton Thorn Village group on the social network.In the post, he said: “For all those who may … Read more
