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York bike couriers ask for cycling ban exemption – argue employers’ algorithms don’t account for pedestrian zones

Bicycle couriers in York have asked that a ban on cycling on pedestrianised city centre streets be relaxed on the grounds that it is making their deadlines impossible to hit. “York’s restaurants are relying on us,” argued a union representative.York Press reports that cycling is not permitted on most of York’s pedestrianised streets.However, Cristian Santabarbara, … Read more

Brexit and the bike industry: how the situation is evolving

Since we looked at how the new Brexit rules were affecting UK brands, retailers and distributors two weeks ago, things are continuing to evolve. What does it look like the situation will be, in terms of supply and pricing, over the coming months?If Britain leaving the EU wasn’t enough to contend with, an ongoing shortage of … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 526: Flatbed truck driver clips cyclist while attempting mindless overtake

This is one of those near misses where the ‘near miss’ only refers to more serious consequences because the driver of the flatbed truck actually hits the cyclist while performing a mindless overtake. Many a cyclist will feel a familiar knot in the stomach at the moment when the vehicle is alongside the cyclist.With an … Read more

Gravel bikes v N+1 — is a fat tyre bike the best alternative to a fleet?

Do gravel bikes scupper the old gag that if you have N bikes now, the right number of bikes to own is N+1? Unless you’re racing, a gravel bike could be the single bike you need: quick, rugged and also capable of carrying loads. Here’s why.First of all, don’t be put off by the ‘gravel … Read more

Best indoor cycling accessories 2027 — everything you need to get started

This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Contents Indoor training jerseys Baselayers Warm-up tops Shorts Headwear Accessories Fans Bike protectors Rockers Tablet & laptop holders Front wheel risers Mats Do I need indoor-specific … Read more

Decathlon to stock new Santini UCI World Champs collection

If you fancy channeling your inner Alaphilippe or Van der Breggen to go faster this summer, then this new rainbow-striped collection could be just the thing for you. Made by Santini in partnership with the UCI for sports retail giant Decathlon, the new gear will be available from March.2021 UCI Santini 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Designed and manufactured by Italian clothing brand Santini, in … Read more

Brighton woman riding with her child on her bike sent face-first into wall by another cyclist

Sussex Police have closed an investigation into an incident on a Hove shared-use path in which a cyclist was knocked face-first into a wall. Agnieszka Merta, who had been riding with her son on her bike at the time, said that the man responsible didn’t stop afterwards and instead told her, “I need to go”.At … Read more

Spatz Thrmoz Deep Winter Gloves

The Spatz Thrmoz Deep Winter Gloves offer a unique design that combines a standard full-finger glove with a fold-out wind-blocking layer that replicates the extra warmth a lobster claw/split finger style glove can provide. They aren’t the warmest gloves available, but they allow good dexterity so you retain more feel than with many more insulated … Read more

Conservative London mayoral candidate pledges to remove LTNs; Do you have to earn rainbow stripes? (+poll); FLi Distribution gives Daily Mail both barrels over advertising offer; Jeremy Vine fixes ‘anti-cycling’ headline + more on the live blog