The road.cc reader who was on the receiving end of this uphill close pass into oncoming traffic judged the standard of driving poor enough that he submitted it to Avon & Somerset Police, who agreed – he received an email saying a warning letter/fixed penalty/prosecution had been issued, although they did not specify which one.“I thought … Read more
Honor’s new GS Pro watch is designed as a do-it-all activity watch and it works really well for general health tracking and staying connected. It’s not as fully featured as other options when it comes to cycling, though.The Honor GS Pro is a fairly chunky, good-looking watch with a nylon body and stainless steel bezel. … Read more
UCI president David Lappartient says that world cycling’s governing body will review all crashes next season in a bid to improve rider safety.Since top-level racing resumed at the start of August, a number of high-profile crashes have taken place, including Fabio Jakobsen sustaining serious injuries and being placed in an induced coma when Dylan Groenewegen … Read more
A set of guidelines on how media organisations should report on road traffic collisions is now open for consultation, including recommending that journalists avoid the word “accident” and use “crash” or “collision” instead, and acknowledge the role of drivers in such incidents.The draft guidelines have been drawn up by the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy following input … Read more
This competition is now closed.Congratulations to the following ten winners of a bottle of absoluteBLACK GRAPHENlube: Stephen Murphy Ian Parkes John Sells Shane Black Alan Gordon Yolanda Davis Alexandra Olesiak Duncan Moir Jo Berry David Whittle absoluteBLACK will be in touch with you all shortly.Thanks to everybody who entered and better luck next time. This week’s mega … Read more
The Veloflex Corsa Evo is a supple, grippy and fast-rolling open tubular tyre aimed at training and racing. Its 320tpi casing smooths out rough roads and keeps grip levels constant, while the tread compound is tenacious and confidence-inspiring in all weathers. It’s not tubeless ready, but the price and performance are great.The suppleness of the … Read more
A cyclist in Scotland has spoken of the moment a driver tried to ram him and his friend off a road in Aberdeenshire.Ashley Keenon and his friend Colin Ritchie, who had just finished a 31-hour, 560-mile ride, were cycling on the North Deeside Road when the incident happened at around 3pm on Thursday afternoon, reports … Read more
Light, slim and well made, the Santini 365 Win XF Winter Glove is warm and protective for its bulk-free size. The relatively short, wide shaping won’t suit everyone, though, and they’re expensive – particularly as they’re unpadded and don’t work with screens.> Buy these online here> Find your nearest dealer hereMade from breathable but highly … Read more
“More than enough room for an bike and a car, but it’s more fun to drive at the cyclist I guess!”That was the reaction of road.cc reader Dave when he found himself on the receiving end of this piece of awful driving in North Somerset between Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare on Thursday.“Every ride always has an … Read more
