The number of bikes bought through the Cycle to Work scheme in June was more than double that of the same month in 2019, providing further evidence of the current cycling boom in the UK as people switch to two wheels due to the coronavirus crisis.> Britain’s looming bike shortage: why you should buy your next … Read more
The La Passione Minimal bib shorts offer a very high level of comfort, performance, build quality and style for a lower price than many comparable shorts.I’ve been really impressed with everything about the La Passione Minimal shorts. I can’t say I tested them over the seven-hour rides for which La Passione claims you can stay … Read more
The Discover seatpost from Shimano offshoot Pro is reasonably light, very long and easy to live with. It’s just a pity it doesn’t actually provide any comfort improvements.If your bike setup involves a lot of exposed seatpost, then the Pro Discover carbon seatpost might just have your name on it – even if your name’s really … Read more
A pop-up cycle lane in Reigate that was installed at the weekend will be removed this evening following pressure from the Surrey town’s Tory MP. The lane, on Bell Street, Church Street and High Street, had been introduced to provide safe space for cyclists.But writing on his blog on Saturday after the temporary infrastructure had … Read more
Well it’s been a windy old week… but things are looking a bit calmer and dryer over the next few days, so the road.cc test team will be trying to put in as many miles as possible on a selection of shiny new things! Here’s the cream of the crop this week.PNW Coast Suspension dropper post£267.002020 … Read more
The head of one of the country’s largest NHS Foundation Trusts, which runs two of London’s most renowned teaching hospitals, has offered to help the London Borough of Lambeth develop “a strategic walking and cycling network” to help people continue to travel by bike or foot as lockdown eases.Dr Ian Abbs, chief executive and chief … Read more
The Hunt 4050 Carbon Aero Disc is a great all-round performance wheelset. They deliver a bit of an aerodynamic boost, they’re very low weight and durability seems very good, all for what is a very good price. Their width also makes them compatible with a wide range of tyres.The 4050 wheelset is based around a … Read more
Though at times it might not seem like it, the chances of being knocked off your bike are, thankfully, low. According to the Department for Transport’s road casualty figures for 2017, only 5,604 cyclists are killed or injured in a reported accident on a public road per billion miles travelled. Even so, it pays to … Read more
A “jerk in a Jag” is the description given to the driver of this SUV by the cyclist he overtook despite another car approaching from the opposite direction, making it a particularly dangerous overtake.It happened on Saturday in Penkridge, Staffordshire, and road.cc reader Matt, who sent in the footage, said he reported it to police yesterday,Hopefully … Read more
