With the UK government having warned that widespread infection here is “highly likely” and other countries announcing measures to try and halt the spread of the virus, we take a brief look at what that means for major cycling events in the coming weeks both here and abroad.We will be updating this article regularly as … Read more
What did we get for cycling in the budget? Well, according to Cycling UK, nothing new, but these items were in there: £36m for an “iconic new Central Park Bridge in Plymouth, £79m for new cycleways in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole” £1bn from the Transforming Cities Fund, and a further £800m for bus and cycling infrastructure. … Read more
British Cycling is advising cyclists to keep riding their bikes for the sake of their health but to stay aware of official advice regarding coronavirus.The organisation, which now has more than 150,000 members, has also told road.cc that currently there are no plans to cancel events.The past week or so has seen a number of … Read more
With no signs of the coronavirus outbreak slowing down and more than 800 deaths confirmed in Italy so far, all shops except food stores and pharmacies are now shut in the country – and the National Federation in Italy has issued specific guidelines to restrict cycling.Coronavirus Watch: What’s cancelled, what’s postponed and what’s still on?Only … Read more
British Cycling has confirmed that this year’s HSBC UK National Road Championships will take place in the Midlands and will coincide with Vélo Birmingham & Midlands, with the governing body partnering with the owners of the mass participation event.Thursday 18 June will see the time trial titles contested in Warwickshire on a circuit starting and … Read more
The Selle Royal Float Athletic uses memory foam cushioning to offer a really well-supported and comfortable ride. While it won’t necessarily be lusted over by fast road riders, for anybody who wants a little extra luxury, it’s very good.Although I spend most of my time on road.cc testing hybrids and commuting bikes, my background is … Read more
The Quickguard mudguard is a brilliant idea, but the reality is a bit of a letdown. The price is high, they’re not as simple to set up as suggested, they’re prone to twist and I got a lot of tyre rub.Mudguards are, for me, a winter essential. I feel bad if I’ve not got a … Read more
County councillors in Cumbria have ignored advice from their own officials and have approved a ban on cycling across a bridge in the Lake District.The bridge, in Portinscale, links the village with Keswick on the northern shores of Derwentwater and lies on National Cycle Network route 71.But following a ruling by Cumbria County Council’s Local … Read more
The Ride Across Britain is seeking a new sponsor, with Deloitte, which has supported the event since its debut edition in 2010 ending its backing this year – but next year’s edition will take place, even if no replacement is found. Meanwhile, organisers have said that they are watching the coronavirus crisis closely, with this … Read more
