The Metropolitan Police have said that one of its officers told a young black man stopped while cycling last week that he had not got “lights displayed” and not that he did not have a “licence plate” on his bicycle.Many social media users who watched footage of the incident posted to social media – and, … Read more
The Blackburn Chamber Tubeless Floor Pump is a top-class way to get your tyres seated, and keep them inflated. As with all things tubeless there’s never a guarantee of success, but for all but the worst combinations you should be OK. With Blackburn’s lifetime warranty, this may be the last floor pump you’ll ever own.Tubeless … Read more
Perfecting your braking will keep you safer on the road and also, ironically, allow you to ride faster while remaining in complete control. Here are our tips for fine-tuning your skills.0. Have brakes and make sure they work Storck Fascenario-3 Platinum G1 – front brake (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) In the wake of the tragic case … Read more
This is one of the most frightening submissions we’ve ever seen in our Near Miss of the Day feature, with the driver of a van towing a trailer speeding down a narrow country lane towards a cyclist and missing him by inches.It was filmed on 29 May in Clappers Farm Road, near Bramley, Hampshire, by road.cc reader … Read more
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
