The Lezyne Classic Shallow Brass Bell offers a decent sound, seems hardy and simply designed, but it is quite large on the bars compared to others.I spend a lot of time cycling in London, and while a bell out on a country road might not be that important, where I ride to work it is … Read more
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has confirmed that it ordered a report into intelligence it had received that Astana riders Jakob Fuglsang and Alexey Lutsenko had been seen training with the banned sports doctor Michele Ferrari last year, but decided against recommending to the UCI that disciplinary proceedings be initiated.The existence of the report was revealed … Read more
A key junction in Oxford is to be restored to the same layout it had five years ago to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians.Work began on Monday to transform the junction of Hythe Bridge Street, Worcester Street and George Street, close to the city’s bus station.The junction lies on a main route for … Read more
This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission.Shimano GRX is a component series designed for gravel and adventure riders, bikepackers and cyclocross racers, providing a wide spread of possible builds including 10-speed, 11-speed and 12-speed setups, 1x and 2x drivetrains, mechanical and electronic shifting, … Read more
The Merida Silex+ 6000 is a nimble-handling gravel/adventure bike that offers plenty of versatility along with a comfortable ride courtesy of chunky 650B tyres.Our sister website off.road.cc reviewed the Silex 9000 a couple of years ago – doesn’t time fly? – and now Merida has added two Silex+ bikes to the range.> Find your nearest dealer here> Buy this online … Read more
Avon & Somerset Police have made a fresh appeal for information after a cyclist sustained life-changing injuries when he was attacked on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path before Christmas.The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was riding home from work when two men blocked his path near Forest Road, Hillfields, Bristol and demanded … Read more
Two incidents feature in today’s Near Miss of the Day video, filmed in Lancashire – first, there’s a left hook from one motorist, then later on the same ride, there’s a close pass from another rider. In both cases, the rider’s swearing is understandable.The footage was captured by road.cc reader John, who told us: “I’d … Read more
