The Welsh Government has updated its guidance on exercise during the lockdown – and says that “as a rule of thumb” people should only ride their bikes within walking distance of where they live, and that “cycling significant distances from home is not considered to be a reasonable excuse for leaving it.” However, questions remain … Read more
In the last few years more and more bikes have come with bottom bracket bearings that simply push into the frame. Here’s how to get them out.If your press-fit bottom bracket bearings have gotten worn or damaged by corrosion, you’ll need to get them out. As the name suggests, these bearings are not held in … Read more
Cyclist fatalities since the UK lockdown began on 23 March are running at more than double the average for the time of year, road.cc can reveal, with 14 cyclists in Great Britain and one in Northern Ireland losing their lives in road traffic incidents.> 15 cyclists killed on UK roads in first month of lockdown – … Read more
Your tester’s new favourite helmet: the Giro Agilis MIPS is a great fit for narrow craniums. It’s also high quality, well vented and decent value.It’s a rare and happy day for a hard-working product tester when he can plonk on a new arrival and everything feels just right from the off. I didn’t even need to … Read more
It may have been a throwaway (sorry) remark, but trade contacts have confirmed to road.cc that, as claimed in a Guardian Australia article yesterday, bicycles really are “the new toilet paper” as people buy up bikes either to undertake exercise during the lockdown, or to travel to work while avoiding public transport.As we reported yesterday, … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day feature is the second in a row where a father and son out cycling were on the receiving end of aggressive driving – remember this one from Tuesday? In this case, we can’t help but wonder whether coverage by some media outlets of cycling during lockdown may … Read more
