The glasses feature lenses with a mirrored portion which they claim “enhances situational awareness” on the road and “will challenge the very way people cycle.”Former Olympic team sprint champion Callum Skinner has launched a range of cycling sunglasses with reflective portions of the lenses that claim to be a “game-changer” for cyclists. The Kickstarter campaign … Read more
Considering its price, the Michelin Lithion 3 punches well above its weight, offering a decent level of grip, rolling resistance and durability for around half the cost of many top-end race tyres. The only downside is that they are limited to narrower sizes than many riders use these days.I’ve used Michelin’s Lithion tyres for years, … Read more
The Bontrager Comp Road Pedals are hardwearing, offer plenty of adjustment and work with Look’s durable Keo cleats. They’re a good choice if you want a decent set of road pedals on a budget.One thing that riders are wary of when trying out clipless pedals for the first time is being able to disengage quickly … Read more
One of the most frightening types of close pass happens when the driver of an articulated lorry overtakes you, leaving insufficient room to begin with which then becomes less and less as they pull back in – and today, we have a frightening example of one of those.If you’ve ever been on the receiving end … Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s address to people in England yesterday evening is top of the news agenda today, and it’s clear there is a lot of confusion about what is and isn’t permitted now. Among other things, he said that people would be permitted to undertake “unlimited outdoor exercise”; although they already were under existing rules. … Read more
You’ll often hear that cyclists shouldn’t ride two abreast – it’s a classic for angry people on social media – but what does the law say and when is it appropriate? Here’s what you need to know.We reported on road.cc back in 2017 that a police officer in Essex had pulled over a couple of cyclists and … Read more
Here’s a nifty little app that we’ve been playing around with this morning. Headwind uses Dark Sky hyperlocal weather data to give colour visualisation and difficulty rating on Strava rides and routes.For those of us riding to an office a few times per week, it can be rather annoying to find a block headwind to … Read more
