Image CC BY 2.0 Waterford_Man via FlickrRoad safety can often feel like a case of ‘us’ – cyclists – versus ‘them’ – everybody else. But an innovative new risk-management philosophy says blaming individuals is pointless and it’s the road system that needs to be changed to accommodate people’s errors. road.cc’s Matt Lamy takes a look.I remember … Read more
A road.cc reader who saw how a video previously submitted to our Near Miss of the Day feature had resulted in the bus company involved responding to outline the cycle awareness training has shared his own experience of a close pass from a bus driver who works for a firm that has provided similar training.Martin, … Read more
Cavendish might have a fair few Tour de France wins, but I bet he can’t match my collection of second places at Castle Combe and Odd Down. Review: 2019 Merida Reacto Team Disc Racing pedigree aside, as I’m sure that’s an argument I won’t be winning, one thing that I share with the Manx sprinter is a … Read more
Aldi is selling a folding bike for what sounds like a bargain price of £299.99 under one of its Special Buy offers – and given the explosion in demand we’ve seen for bicycles in recent months, if you want to get your hands on one, you’d better act quickly.Exclusively available online, the bike can be … Read more
The Scribe Race-D wheelset proves that aluminium still has a place in cycling components; weighing in at just 1479g, it could easily be mistaken for a much more expensive wheelset. The wheels feature a ‘modern’ 19mm internal width and are tubeless-ready out the box, which happens to include tubeless valves, spare spokes and all the … Read more
The Endura Hummvee is a great value mountain biking, commuting and leisure helmet that is comfortable, relatively light and benefits from some useful features. It can get a bit warm and the fit might not be perfect for everyone, but if it suits you, it’s an absolute bargain.I recently tested the Hummvee’s more road-orientated sibling, … Read more
The Bookman Block Rear Light is a basic ‘be seen’ light that’s bright enough to get you noticed. It’s extremely simple to operate and quick to recharge. Its size means it’s easy to squeeze onto short seatposts and it’s perfect for keen roadies who count the grams, but slacker seat angles will leave it pointing … Read more
UK bicycle sales rose by 63 per cent during the first three months of lockdown, according to market data from the Bicycle Association (BA) – with sub-£1,000 bikes the best-performing segment of the market, with the firm that compiled the figures saying they suggest “that consumers have cottoned on to the cycling revolution before the … Read more
