Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after a cyclist in Wigan was attacked and robbed in the early hours of Saturday morning.The incident took place in Leigh at around 6am on the morning of 22 August, reports the Manchester Evening News.Officers say that the victim had been cycling close to the junction of the … Read more
Pimlico Plumbers has posted a video to Twitter calling for help in tracking down a cycling “criminal” who allegedly kicked out at a wing mirror on the company founder’s Bentley – but a number of users of the social media network have called out the footage as fake, with one accusing the firm of staging … Read more
The Merida Travel Saddle Bag is a lightweight bikepacking design that will hold a fair amount of kit. The ability to whip it on and off the bike easily is a definite plus, especially if you want one that will earn its keep on a weekday commute, but there are some compromises that might be … Read more
A van driver filmed making a close pass on a cyclist in Staffordshire will no longer drive for the firm that owns the vehicle.The incident happened on the A34 near Trentham Gardens at around 7am last Thursday 21 August.Damian, the road.cc reader who submitted the footage said: “I reported this to the company via Twitter … Read more
The S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 is one of the latest top-end offerings from Specialized that now focuses just as much on aerodynamics as it does on weight – or lack of it. The frameset has seen various tweaks over its predecessor, and when paired with aero components like the handlebar and wheels makes the … Read more
Italy’s elite men’s road championship is being raced today without any riders from Team Ineos after the UCI WorldTour outfit announced yesterday that one of its riders, Leonardo Basso, had tested positive for the coronavirus.The team said that the 26 year old “has been and remains asymptomatic” and that the withdrawal of its three other … Read more
Tru-Tension Cycle Snow Foam is a waterless detailer, designed to allow quick and convenient sprucing of lightly soiled bikes. Saving time and indeed mess, I’ve tended to apply ours in the garage, but it won’t betray clandestine fettling if you’ve got busy in the kitchen. However, we’re talking light, filmy grime – it can’t tackle … Read more
The Topeak Mini P20 multitool features everything a rider will likely ever need at the roadside. It has a premium feel and a very durable build, but as with most tools this compact, heavily recessed bolts are a challenge. It’s also more accurate to call this a 17 tool device, even if it has 20 … Read more
West Midlands Police has released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to after a cyclist was left fatally injured following a road traffic collision.59-year-old Andell Goulbourne, a volunteer charity worker, was hit by a motorist driving a grey BMW M135i as he was riding along Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, at 11.15pm on … Read more
