The world of folding helmets is set to have a new kid on the block with Newton-Ride aiming what it is claiming to be the world’s thinnest helmet at “the urban youth.”Their new helmet is a one-of-a-kind design according to the Danish brand and they say that the helmet caters to the needs of the urban … Read more
A cyclist who was riding downhill and suddenly encountered a convoy of tractors as he headed under a railway bridge says the incident is “one of the top five near misses I’ve had, filmed or not.”The incident happened in Houghton near Preston, Lancashire, with road.cc reader Jon, who shot the footage, saying: “On a commute … Read more
Between the physical risks posed by dust and grit, and the unseen damage done by ultraviolet light, there are plenty of good reasons why cyclists need to protect their eyes. Simon Frackiewicz – optometrist and orthoptist at Yeovil District Hospital and Robert Frith Optometrists – guides us through the main threats to our vision.road.cc: Even for people … Read more
The Cube Editor is a fun, friendly and very practical round-town bike that’s capable of much more than just getting you to work or the shops.If you want a bike that’s almost fuss-free, that you can just jump on and go ride to work, to the shops or for a day’s pootling round the lanes, … Read more
Cycling UK says that an article on the Express.co.uk website based on research by National Accident Helpline into cyclists’ knowledge of the Highway Code and proposed changes to it “is the sort of nonsense which can create a toxic road environment.The results of the survey are published on the claims management company’s website, although there … Read more
The Crankbrothers Klic HP With Gauge & CO2 is a really effective pump that’s stuffed with clever features. The gauge is basic but fairly accurate, the fold-out handle and flexible hose make pumping easy, and build quality is excellent – bar, unfortunately, one important exception.Hiding in this pump are a basic pressure gauge on a … Read more
Network Rail have warned cyclists and other people using level crossings to get across railway lines to use them properly after a bike rider was almost hit by a high speed train near Canterbury this morning.The rail network owner and infrastructure manager has issued footage of the incident, which happened at the Dog Kennel foot … Read more
It’s been a long, wonderful and yet understandably odd Summer. It’s been the kind of glorious Summer I’ve dreamt of for a good old while, like those we used to have, those wistful ones that have all blended into a mix-tape of happy sunbleached memory.But it felt… strangely empty. I rode under all that blue sky … Read more
