Buses pop up regularly in our Near Miss of the Day feature, with one common issue being drivers overtaking cyclists with just inches to spare, which is what we have today with a rider subjected to a very close pass last week on the A259 near Eastbourne in East Sussex.The road.cc reader who submitted the … Read more
Avrox, a UK-based company working with Oxford University, has launched Ei8ht Energy and Ei8ht Recovery, two powered drinks that claim to enhance performance and recovery by temporarily increasing the blood stream’s ability to transport oxygen.Avrox claims that an independent study carried out at Surrey University’s Human Performance Institute found that its Ei8ht Energy powder “gave … Read more
Pearl Izumi’s Rove trousers are stretchy, comfortable and thoroughly unrestrictive in the saddle. They look smart and have some excellent hidden reflective elements, too. But despite some claimed weatherproofing, they’re a bit lightweight for year-round riding.There seems to be no shortage of urban and commuter-friendly cycling trousers on the market these days. But while it’s … Read more
“Some cyclists are really getting away with it” – the “it” being breaking the law – is the opening sentence to an article published in The Sunday Times yesterday, not from columnist Rod Liddle, whose own anti-cycling views are well documented, but by the newspaper’s own transport editor, Nicholas Hellen.> Press watchdog rejects complaints over … Read more
Pure Velo’s Short Leg Cycling Shorts are a good option for women wanting to avoid compressive, performance-orientated bib shorts. The fabric and chamois are very comfortable – I found the pad good for rides up to about three hours – and the absence of silicone and elastic on the legs makes for a pinch-free, easy … Read more
A 4×4 driver deliberately swung the trailer they were towing into two cyclists in South Gloucestershire, with both riders needing hospital treatment for their injuries.Avon & Somerset Police, who are appealing for information, say that the incident happened on Tuesday 28 July on Sodbury Road, as the cyclists were riding from Wickwar towards Chipping Sodbury.The … Read more
Hopefully you enjoyed the sunshine while it lasted, because it’s just come to an abrupt end by the looks of things! Come rain or shine, here’s the best of what we’ve been riding around on recently… Merida Reacto Team Disc Bahrain McLaren£9,000.002021 Merida Reacto Disc Team-E 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)This is the all-singing, all-dancing team edition Reacto … Read more
The dhb Aeron Lab XC Short Sleeve Jersey is perfect for summer rides that leave the tarmac behind. It manages to be more durable and resistant to abrasion than a typical summer jersey while not compromising on breathability or performance.At 119g on the road.cc Scales of Truth, the XC jersey is more than light enough … Read more
