The number of cycling trips in Outer London has risen by almost a quarter during the coronavirus pandemic as people switched to two wheels for essential local journeys and exercise, with Transport for London (TfL) saying that there is evidence that the type of journey being undertaken by bike is changing, including for accessing local … Read more
Need a gift idea that goes beyond the usual cycling-themed tat? If the answer is ‘yes’ and you’ve got a spare £225 knocking around, then Lance Armstrong has you covered…Via the website Cameo, celebrities will brighten up your special occasion with a personalised video message. Think Happy Birthday sung by Snoop Dogg, or a pre-match motivational speech … Read more
Oakley has launched its new customisation programme that allows riders to fully stylise and personalise eyewear, with more than 40 million different combinations to choose from.2021 Oakley Custom 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“With an emphasis on personalisation, you can set yourself apart and showcase your individuality through the customisation,” Oakley says.Using Oakley’s builder, sport performance … Read more
An 88-year-old motorist who ran over and killed a cyclist on a roundabout despite witnesses yelling at him to stop has been banned from driving for three years – although he has not driven since the fatal crash and never plans to do so again.Frederick Clague, who pleaded guilty at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court yesterday to causing … Read more
We’ve reviewed hundreds of cycling accessories on road.cc over the past year and here are the very best of them.In this article we pick the standout products from all those we tested in 2020, covering everything from chain cleaner and multi-tools to lights, backpacks and helmets. It’s a diverse category, to say the least.All of … Read more
The Genesis Croix de Fer 20 is a go-anywhere bike, based around a smooth-riding steel frameset with large tyre clearances and a huge array of mounting points for accessories to aid your commuting or adventure rides. The braking power leaves a bit to be desired on descents, but at least when it comes to the … Read more
US titanium frame manufacturers Moots has launched a brand new Vamoots RCS which it describes as “a modern titanium road bike with high-volume tyres”. It is designed to “handle just about anything”, while keeping a classic road aesthetic.“The bike is ideally suited to cover a mix of ever changing surfaces; smooth pavement, rougher chipseal, and well-maintained dirt roads … Read more
Orro has given its Terra C gravel bike a new front end for 2021, with the gear cables and brake hoses ducking inside the head tube and taking the internal route to the relevant component. It certainly looks slick.We reviewed the Orro Terra C Adventure last year and loved it. Reviewer Stu Kerton called it a … Read more
The Gemini Juno 100 is a simple, easy to use rear light with few frills, but it does pack some useful features, including a 30 COB LED lighting array that’s super-bright without melting eyeballs, and a clip mount that allows it to be attached on or off the bike in a variety of ways. A … Read more
