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
The Endura Hummvee Shacket is a lightweight but very versatile reversible jacket with impressive performance that’s ideal for commuting. However, despite having the option of two smart but quite subdued looks, neither comes with much in the way of reflectivity. Pros: Two smart looks thanks to reversible design, good weather-resistant capabilities, lightweight and well made … Read more
The saddle is where you sit on the bike. It can be a lazy couch, your office chair or a seat in the confessional. Making sure that it’s fitted correctly to your seatpost and angled to suit your needs is essential. Here’s how.Our guide below shows you what we believe is the best method to … Read more
Geraint Thomas has said that while his main goal for the season is to give Tour de France “one more good go,” he is also targeting the road race at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in August. Meanwhile, four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome’s sole focus is to continue his recovery from injury to … Read more
Most of us will have experienced a motorist attempting to overtake ahead of a pinch-point caused by a traffic island on the road at some point – and as the road.cc reader on the receiving end of this one from a white van driver observes, sometimes it’s the road furniture itself that seems to invite … Read more
Orbea has been on an upward trajectory recently, launching many new bikes across its road, gravel and mountain ranges, and primed for the 2020 season is the brand new Orca OMX, a disc brake-only bike that aims to offer the perfect balance of weight, stiffness and aerodynamics, with race-orientated geometry and clearance for 32mm tyres. On … Read more
The Altura Nightvision DWR Waist Tights are a decent choice if you want protection from the elements without the bother of full bib tights. They are warm, come with a decent pad, plenty of reflectives and even a water-repellent coating. Just be aware that they come up a little small around the waist. Pros: Comfortable … Read more
The Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC) has sounded an alarm over what it describes as an “alarming” rise in the number of doping cases in cycling, describing the increase as a “serious warning” for the sport.The latest edition of the organisation’s Credibility Barometer, first published six years ago, monitors doping cases across a range of … Read more
