Ah, the rain. A regular feature of the British climate which many riders hate with a passion. But riding in the rain doesn’t have to be miserable. Follow these easy tips, and you might even enjoy your wet weather rides.Mudguards kinesis-fend-mudguards-7 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) If you want to enjoy a rainy ride, then your … Read more
Streams of running water were next to impossible to avoid when riding the lanes at the weekend…but our team of hardy reviewers were out testing some neat bits of kit, which will be in need of a thorough clean now for sure!Ribble CGR Ti Sport£2,2992021 Ribble CGR Ti Sport (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Ribble says the … Read more
Giant’s Fleet SL saddle is a very good choice for occasional racers looking for more comfort when riding in an aero position. The saddle features firm padding but there’s a little flex in the base along with a large central cutout, and I found it to be very comfortable, especially as the miles ticked up. … Read more
Our Near Miss of the Day feature today has its 500th submission – we’ll be trawling back through them soon to pick out some key trends – and while it’s not the worst we’ve seen, it is one of those things that shows why you have to keep your wits about you when cycling.This one, … Read more
Police in west London have investigated a death threat made against councillors supporting low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and cycle lanes in the borough of Hounslow, including Chiswick which has seen some of the most vocal opposition to interventions aimed at reducing traffic and promoting active travel. Officers have spoken to a local man about the threats, … Read more
Fairlight’s Secan was a highly adaptable adventure road bike that could be built up to be a rugged off-road bikepacker, or shod with slick tyres and a set of mudguards for commuting duties, and the Secan 2.0 looks to be continuing the theme – it’s a capable steel bike that can be loaded up with bags and … Read more
Today marks the start of a new era here at road.cc as founding editor Tony Farrelly passes the baton on to our new editor, Jack Sexty.Jack steps up after a very successful couple of years as editor of the road.cc Live blog, which he turned in to a must-read part of the site. Jack combined his live … Read more
The head of Warwickshire Fire & Rescue has described as “abhorrent” an incident in which a female firefighter, cycling back from visiting a vulnerable member of the community, had paint thrown over her by the occupants of a car who then made off, laughing as they went.The incident happened at around 8.45pm last Wednesday 11 … Read more
The Gore C5 Thermo Jersey is perfect for those dry, cold rides. It manages to maximise warmth without unnecessary bulk, and performs excellently both on its own or with other layers. The quality, pockets and breathability are all top notch.Gore advertises the C5 Thermo jersey as being for 5-15°C temperatures, which in the UK – … Read more
