Watching this video, you may well assume that the bit when the driver clips the cyclist with the car’s wing mirror is the bad bit. Keep watching.The incident occurred on Melbourn Road, Royston, on January 12 and road.cc reader John reported it to police.He told us: “My view is that having been enraged by my … Read more
Storm Ciara is on the way with up to 80mph winds.While you could look at this as dangerous and opt to take the day off, or hit the turbo, many will see this as a golden opportunity for some Strava KoM hunting.After all, who wouldn’t like an 80mph helping hand?We’ll probably be taking the MTB out on Sunday, … Read more
A 72-year-old Cheltenham cyclist rode nine miles home with four broken ribs, a fractured hip and a head injury after suffering a hit and run. Doug Gale, who is now being monitored in hospital, has appealed for the driver to come forward.Gloucestershire Live reports that the collision occurred on Gupshill roundabout on the edge of … Read more
We’re off to the Gravel Epic race in Marrakech at the end of March. Well, specifically, Dave is off there. And he’s absolutely delighted to hear that the front of the race will be packed with pros and ex-pros from the top of the sport, ripping his legs off. Here’s a run-down of the riders … Read more
The Government has announced that its Bikeability training programme will be significantly expanded so that every child in England will be offered access to it. Campaigners welcomed the news, but said that without safe places ride, the investment could not be maximised.Cycling UK says it costs £18.33 per head for a pupil to reach Bikeability … Read more
Bontrager has released a gravel-specific bike shoe called the GR2 that features a synthetic leather upper, laces, and a chunky outsole.The GR2 uses the brand’s existing inForm Race last that “offers a slightly roomier, high-performance fit”. The nylon composite sole has a stiffness level of 6 out of 14 on Bontrager’s scale (we couldn’t tell … Read more
Princeton CarbonWorks is a young US wheel brand that has just arrived in the UK with some very unusual wheels, so here’s a closer look at what makes them special.You’ll no doubt have spotted the standout feature of these wheels already. The rim design uses an alternating wave rim depth that gives, according to the … Read more
A cyclist who was stabbed in the legs when he was attacked while riding home on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path before Christmas has said that he was a “whisker away” from an artery being severed, with potentially fatal consequences.Earlier this week, Avon & Somerset Police put out a fresh appeal for information on … Read more
