Riding a bike to work is great. But daily commuting on two wheels can present some problems. We’ve taken a look at some of the most common commuter mistakes and come up with ways to avoid them.> road.cc Commuting Bike of the Year 2019/20Forgetting your lunch, your trousers, or having a mechanical when you’ve got an … Read more
The Le Col Pro Rain Jacket is a very good option for intense rides in biblical rain, with excellent waterproofing and good breathability. The fit wasn’t quite right for me – perfect on the arms, shoulders and chest, a little baggy at the waist – but the long dropped tail is great when you’re not … Read more
A Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court to face a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving when he allegedly chased and ran over a burglary suspect who was fleeing on a bike last year.Police Constable Eugene Acheampong, aged 28 and from Rainham, pleaded not guilty to the offence at Southwark Crown Court … Read more
Altura’s Skull Cap does a great job of keeping your head protected from the worst of the elements. It’s not quite perfect – breathability isn’t good enough to stop a bit of perspiration build-up, and rival products can be a little cheaper – but it’s still a very decent bit of kit that does the … Read more
The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information relating to a hit-and-run crash in Crewe in which a cyclist was killed, with the driver fleeing the scene and shortly afterwards leaving another bike rider injured in a separate collision.Agnieszka Pocztowska, aged 41, was riding to her work as a community … Read more
Could this be the new 2022-generation Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 shifter fitted to an Aethos on Specialized’s website? These points suggest it could be: The hood is a very different shape to any in Shimano’s current lineup with a gentler, less abrupt upward curve. The textured shift lever that sits directly behind the brake lever extends right the … Read more
Oakley has unveiled new Sutro Lite eyewear, based on the existing Sutro, that’s said to offer a larger field of vision and improved ventilation.2021 Oakely Sutro Lite 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Sutro Lite continues the trend for big, big glasses with loads of eye protection. Unlike the original Sutro, this is a semi-rimless frame; there’s no lens at the bottom of the lens … Read more
A Tory MP who earlier this year complained that a pop-up cycle lane installed by Southampton City Council had led to increased congestion and air pollution has had something of an epiphany after Halfords lent him an e-bike to get around his constituency.Writing on the website Conservative Home, Royston Smith, who has been MP for … Read more
The FFWD RYOT44 wheelset is part of the company’s new range of versatile wheels that can be used on the tarmac or when venturing off into the countryside. They offer plenty of stiffness, speed and durability.If you want a quality, well-built set of carbon wheels for a range of different disciplines then the RYOT44s are … Read more
