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Bontrager Comp Road Pedals
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
Near Miss of the Day 406: Articulated lorry driver in frightening close pass on cyclist (includes swearing)
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
Q+A: What has changed for cyclists riding for exercise in Great Britain after the latest lockdown restriction announcements? (Updated)
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
Why do cyclists ride two abreast?
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
Free Headwind app provides visualisation of wind conditions and ride difficulty rating
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
Genesis Croix de Fer 20 ALT competition is closed and we have a Winner!
The Genesis competition is now closed and we have a Winner!Congratulations to Stefano Cicu, Freewheel will be in touch with you no doubt after the bank holiday to discuss sizing, etc.Thank you to all the readers who entered, this was a massive competition and best of luck next time.This is the last of our current run … Read more
Galibier Izoard Quilted Gilet
Galibier’s Izoard gilet is a cheap and effective way of adding a warm layer to your cycling wardrobe, and its neutral styling means you can wear it off the bike too.I like an insulated gilet, I do. I have about four. They offer a bit of core warmth without making you too sweaty on cold … Read more