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
Remember our story from a couple of days ago about a planned change in the law in Spain, which would require drivers to slow down when passing cyclists?We mentioned in that piece that the country also has a 1.5 metre minimum passing distance, and that motorists are also required to ensure that the road ahead … Read more
The PNW Components Coast handlebar is an instant classic: wide, shallow and stable, it’s perfectly suited for long days on rough roads and trails. It’s affordable too, and has a lifetime warranty.PNW Components hails from Seattle, Washington; surrounded by awesome trees and trails, it’s the perfect place to hone gravelly products. Its range includes dropper … Read more
Enve has added to its Foundation collection with the new AG25 and AG28 adventure/ gravel wheelsets which are designed to provide both the durability and performance necessary for everything from racing to bike packing.2021 Enve AG Hannah (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Handcrafted in Ogden, Utah, USA, the AG25 is the 700c model and the AG28 is 650b, with … Read more
A pensioner who was cycling in Rotherham was pushed from his bike by a car passenger – who then got out of the vehicle and stole the bicycle.South Yorkshire Police say that the incident happened at around 9am yesterday on Laughton Common Road, near Thurcroft cemetery, with the vehicle involved being a blue Ford Fiesta.https://www.southyorks.police.uk/find-out/news-and-appeals/appeals-for-information/2021/january-2021/thieves-target-pensioner-help-us-find-them/The … Read more
The Cannondale Supersix has long been known for its ride characteristics. This bike is the one that you buy for exemplary handling, and down the years it’s been the gold standard for this. Thankfully, the 2021 version carries this tradition on.Why is it a finalist? 2021 Cannondale SuperSix Evo Carbon Disc 105 – riding 1 … Read more
Young people are being hit hardest by the removal of pop-up cycle lanes, says Cycling UK. Highlighting that people aged under 25 are likely to be particularly affected by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the national cycling charity is calling on local councils to support safe cycle routes.> 8 of the best bikes for … Read more
We reviewed more components than ever before on road.cc in 2020 and here are the very best of them.We tested everything from saddles and stems to full groupsets over the year, so how did we arrive at our selection? To begin with, we compiled a list of everything that scored very highly in reviews during 2020. The test team then … Read more
