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Government confirms £175 million active travel spend – but it’s not new money
The government has today released £175 million in funding to local authorities in England to make streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians – but it has warned councils that if their plans do not come up to scratch, it will claw back the money.The Department for Transport (DfT) says that the money – already announced … Read more
Aftershokz OpenMove Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
The AfterShokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones are extremely light, very comfortable and don’t block your ears or, as a consequence, the ambient cacophony of traffic stupidity. This new version is half the price of both the Aeropex and the earlier Trekz models, but while you’re largely getting what the Trekz offered, they lack the full … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 498: Close pass cyclist gets nothing out of close pass police
A cyclist who filmed two close passes from Land Rover drivers in quick succession got short shrift from police – despite the force in question highlighting on social media its own efforts to target motorists who overtake cyclists without giving them sufficient space.Mike, the road.cc reader who sent us the footage for our Near Miss … Read more
Craft Hale SubZ Jacket
The Craft Hale SubZ Jacket is designed for when the weather is really grim. The windproof and water-repellent fabric has kept me warm and dry in some pretty horrible conditions, and reflective accents aid visibility. However, the fit is a little odd, and the baggy collar lets a bit of a draught in.At 460g the … Read more
Greater Manchester to roll out ‘smart’ junctions prioritising cyclists and pedestrians
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) says it is to roll out across the city-region its award-winning ‘smart’ junctions that prioritise cyclists and pedestrians over motor vehicles.Developed by Vivacity Labs, the initiative first went live earlier this year and last week won the Innovative Use of Technology award at the 2020 Intelligent Transport Systems, ITS (UK) … Read more
Attempted murder arrest after driver allegedly crashed into cyclist on purpose
Police in Staffordshire have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a driver allegedly forced a cyclist off the road on purpose.The incident took place in Tinkers Lane in Brewood, a market town around 10 kilometres north of Wolverhampton, at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday 8 November.The victim, a man aged 77, was … Read more
B’Twin Rockrider 520 Grip flat pedals
B’Twin’s Rockrider 520 Grip pedals are fine budget flat models with resin moulded pins that offer decent grip. If you’re tempted to dip your toe in the flat-pedal water – and you’ve already got some flat cycling shoes – these are a good starting point.I’ve tested a few flat pedals recently – from the awesome … Read more
Lezyne Stick Drive rear light
The Lezyne Stick Drive rear light is a seven-function model pumping out a maximum of 30 lumens. On paper, some of the settings seem decidedly underwhelming, but the blend of optical technology and strobing patterns means they’re surprisingly usable. And don’t be fooled by the slimline profile – though it has a sleek aesthetic, the … Read more