Brake failure is believed to have led to the death of a cyclist at a notorious bridge in the Yorkshire Dales where two other bike riders have been killed in recent years, those previous fatalities leading to the council installing safety barriers.Craig Barnhart sustained fatal injuries when hit a wall and was thrown 20 feet … Read more
As the name suggests, Weather Defence Facial Cream from Australian brand Premax is an exercise-specific cream designed to protect your face against harsh and testing climate conditions. It is made from natural ingredients to keep skin protected and moisturised and it really works – though it isn’t the cheapest option on the shelf.As a cyclist … Read more
Two motorists who said they “didn’t see” the cyclists they killed, with one of the fatal crashes taking place in Cambridgeshire and the other in Lincolnshire, have escaped jail, with one handed a suspended jail sentences, the other a community order.George Donaldson, aged 88, died in hospital on 5 October 2017, five days after he … Read more
Cycling UK has launched a free service enabling people in England to get their bikes checked over and have minor issues fixed – with more complex problems that cannot be fixed on-site being referred onto the Fix Your Bike voucher scheme from the Department for Transport (DfT).The pop-up service will run until 15 November and … Read more
Gore Wear’s C7 Women’s bib shorts – or C7 Women Long Distance Bib Shorts+, to give them their full name – are exceptionally comfortable with a chamois that’s up to long days in the saddle. Their lack of excessive compression and soft, supple fabric will appeal to many, although the price tag might not.According to … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a cyclist being subjected to a punishment pass on a road in Bristol that has long been highlighted as being unsafe for cyclists.The footage was submitted by road.cc reader Jack, who told us: “This happened on Coronation Road in Bristol, near the ASDA.“This was the … Read more
The Topeak Escape Pod is a simple, effective way to carry tools, spare parts and other stuff on your bike, using a free water bottle cage. It’s a simple idea, and Topeak has done a good job of the delivery.Using a manky old water bottle to carry spare parts has been a cyclist’s trick for … Read more
The Ineos Grenadiers have just announced their 8-rider lineup for the Tour de France. In a shock move, there is no space for former winner Geraint Thomas. Four-time winner Chris Froome misses out too, though his move to Israel Start-Up Nation and lack of form means his exclusion isn’t such a surprise.The squad for Ineos … Read more
The Meglio Skipping Rope Extreme is the latest speed-skipping/CrossFit type that uses a lightweight steel cable, swivel bearings and anodised aluminium handles. If you’re looking to include plyometric drills in your training, maintain bone density or do a warm-up with a difference, it ticks all the boxes since it’s easy to use (with a bit … Read more
