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Altura Nightvision Overtrouser
The Altura Nightvision Overtrousers are highly breathable, very comfortable and cut from completely waterproof fabric. Unfortunately you can’t say the same about the pockets, which let rain in to soak through your clothes.I spend a lot of time riding in regular clothing, and have nightmares about getting to my destination soaked. Though I’ve had great … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 521: Close pass … by a police van (plus how it all went a bit Kafkaesque afterwards)
In terms of follow-up information, today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series may well be the most comprehensive we’ve ever had – which is in large part down to the fact that the motorist involved was driving a police van.Footage of the incident, which happened in Hertfordshire last July, was sent in … Read more
Lezyne Laser Drive Rear 250
Lezyne’s Laser Drive rear light has four LEDs that are flanked by two laser-beam strips which project a bike lane onto the ground for improved visibility on the road. These two parallel lines – which can be adjusted from solid to flashing – can be useful in giving drivers an idea of how wide you … Read more
Here are the spring 2021 highlights from Chrome Industries
Chrome Industries has launched its 2021 spring collection, which includes a range of tough and durable tees, hoodies and bags for urban riders.Chrome Storm 30 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)We’re going to get the Storm 3.0 (£180) in for review because it looks like an interesting option for getting around town in wet weather. It’s a three-layer … Read more
Hope Road CL Disc Rotor
Hope’s Road CL Disc Rotor is designed to fit centre-lock hubs, and be swapped easily between wheelsets. While adding substantial bling to your bike for no weight penalty, they can be tricky to keep true and may foul on your calliper or frame/fork, so check carefully. Also, leaning towards Hope’s mountain bike heritage, the rotors only … Read more
Police investigating cyclist Tony Parsons’ disappearance confirm his body has been found
Police have said that the body of Tony Parsons has been found in an area of farmland on a remote Highland estate near where the cyclist was last sighted more than three years ago. Parsons, from Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, was last seen at around 11.30pm on the evening of Friday 29 September 2017 outside the Bridge … Read more
Cycling sales continue to boom at Halfords, with strong growth at Tredz too
Halfords, the UK’s biggest bicycle retailer, says that sales of bikes and accessories have continued to boom in the third quarter of its current financial year, up by a third in the 13 weeks to 1 January compared to the same period 12 months ago. There was particularly strong growth at online business Tredz, helped … Read more
road.cc Sportive & Endurance Bike of the Year 2020/21
Sportive and endurance bikes have a lot in common with road race bikes in that they’re intended to be quick and efficient, but designers usually give them a more relaxed geometry and incorporate features designed to add comfort – and these are the best that we reviewed in this extremely competitive category during 2020.Manufacturers looking to … Read more
OTTO Bike Light with automatic smart lighting launched on Kickstarter
A fully automatic smart bike light which doesn’t requiring turning on/off with a button or app has been launched on Kickstarter. The OTTO bike light has lots of interesting features including braking alert flash patterns, wireless charging and one handed mounting. It has a goal of £40,320 which needs to be reached by Friday 12 February 2021 … Read more