Site Section: Roadcc
Near Miss of the Day 454: Driver tries to overtake on blind corner, thinks better of it
Something slightly different on our Near Miss of the Day feature today – a motorist who gives cyclists plenty of room when overtaking. That’s offset by the fact that she has to swerve back in, almost clipping a rider’s back wheel, when she realises there is traffic coming the other way as she tries to … Read more
Rapha Women’s Pro Team Training Bib Shorts
Rapha’s Women’s Pro Team Training Bib Shorts have all the markings of premium kit and successfully blend a robust, compressive feel with a soft, stretchy finish. The pad may not suit some as it feels quite forward-focused, but overall they deliver impressive comfort.With the addition of the Pro Team Training shorts, Rapha’s women’s range is … Read more
Tru-Tension Cycle Drivetrain Cleaner
Tru-Tension Cycle Drivetrain Cleaner is a powerful, super-convenient solvent-based stripper that makes short work of scuzzy cassettes, chains, derailleurs and chainrings. Unlike some, rinsing is unnecessary, and the high solvent content also worked quite well at shifting stubborn parts.Tru-Tension is relatively tight-lipped when it comes to alchemy. It’s basically a blend of solvents with a … Read more
Brompton reportedly launching subscription service for £30 a month
Brompton Bicycle will reportedly launch a monthly subscription next month that will enable people who sign up to the initiative to get access to one of its iconic folding bikes for just £30 a month if they sign up to a 12-month contract.According to the US broadcaster CNBC, there will also be an option of a … Read more
Premax Performance Skincare Chamois Cream for Women
Premax Chamois Cream for Women is similar to the men’s version in its price and fancy looks but formulated with ingredients for women’s skin to balance pH and aid moisture while smelling good. It’s long-lasting, feels amazing and delivers a very pleasant experience; and while it’s up there with the most expensive creams available, we’ve … Read more
Breaking News: 2020 UCI Road World Championships cancelled
This year’s UCI Road World Championships, due to have been held close to the governing body’s headquarters in Aigle-Martigny, have been cancelled due to the impossibility of complying with the latest Swiss Federal Council measures regarding the coronavirus pandemic.The championships had been due to be held from 20-27 September, but in a press release, the … Read more
Police hunt Land Rover driver after Somerset cyclist pushed from his bike
Police in Somerset are appealing for information after a cyclist was injured when he was pushed over by a Land Rover driver following a collision.The incident happened on a narrow country lane between Charterhouse and Mendip Raceway between noon and 12.30pm on Sunday 2 August.The male cyclist, aged in his 50s, sustained minor injuries but di … Read more