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Near Miss of the Day 361: “Why go in front of me?”
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a motorist passing a cyclist ahead of roadworks, then making an abrupt stop afterwards and doing a three-point turn to head back the way they came.The incident left road.cc reader Gordon, who submitted the footage, wondering: “Why go in front of me?”He added: “Not all … Read more
Coming this week: road.cc Best Clothing, Components & Accessories 2019/20 awards
Reviewing cycling products is a big part of what we do here at road.cc and it’s nearly time to pick the very best clothing, components and accessories that we’ve tested over the past year.We’ve already revealed our Bike of the Year in various categories, along with our overall Bike of the Year 2019/20. Now it’s … Read more
Chapter2’s new AO gravel and adventure bike launched
New Zealand-based bike brand Chapter2 has launched a new gravel and adventure bike inspired by the country’s “rugged landscape” called the AO, with a carbon fibre frame and fork and clearance for 700×42 and 650bx47 wheels.The new bike has been 18 months in development and is the company’s first foray into the hugely popular gravel … Read more
Jack Wolfskin Neuron Backpack
Epitomising the notion of a bright idea, the Jack Wolfskin Neuron laptop backpack boasts a ring of LED self-illumination on its outer surface to help cycle commuters be seen in the dark. At its core, it’s also a secure way to transport your work essentials including electrical devices. It’s not perfect, and not cheap, but … Read more
Man buys stolen bike for £80, tracks down owner online; Dutch PM gives cycle parking attendant a surprise; Peloton van blocks bike lane; Brailsford rides 460 miles during Team Ineos training camp; New Rapha EF kit + more on the live blog
Welcome to Monday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
“Lucky to walk away alive” – cyclist hit by driver who fell asleep (+ graphic video)
A London cyclist says he was “lucky to walk away alive” after he was hit by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel following a night shift – but believes the motorist “got off rather lightly” since he was charged with careless rather than dangerous driving.On a day when we reported on another attempt … Read more
Wahoo partner with Specialized to include ANGi crash detection sensor support for all Elemnt GPS units
Wahoo have partnered with Specialized to allow Elemnt, Elemnt Bolt and Elelmnt Roam owners to pair Specialized ANGi helmet-mounted crash protection sensors with their GPS device. The firmware update means crash detection notifications from the ANGi sensors are sent from the Specialized Ride App to the Elemnt computer, allowing riders to dismiss any false alarms from their head unit. Review: Wahoo Elemnt … Read more
Dangerous cycling bill introduced to House of Lords
A private member’s bill to change existing legislation to introduce criminal offences of dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling has received its first reading in the House of Lords.The bill, introduced to the House of Lords last Tuesday by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering, will receive a second reading in the chamber at a date to be … Read more