Welcome to the road.cc live blog on this Friday that doesn’t really feel like a Friday, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team.
It’s hard to imagine a much simpler way of fixing your phone to your handlebar than the BTR Silicone Handlebar Mobile Phone Mount, and sometimes simplicity really is best, or at least very good. The BTR Phone Mount Just Works, grabbing handlebar and phone securely and keeping them together until you want to separate them. … Read more
Local councils will need to make ‘unpopular’ political decisions to convert car drivers into cyclists, according to a councillor in Cumbria.The Westmorland Gazette reports that there have been complaints of motor traffic holdups after work began on a cycle path on Shap Road, Kendal, and also following similar work on nearby Burton Road.‘Public mood is … Read more
Highways England has been accused of “a bloody-minded refusal to look for a positive outcome” with regards to the Queensbury Tunnel in West Yorkshire. The tunnel would form a key part of a proposed cycle route linking Bradford District and Calderdale, yet Highways England has rejected a request to pause abandonment while a bid to … Read more
Scotland’s Active Nation Commissioner says it’s a myth that the nation’s weather deters people from cycling. Former pro mountain biker Lee Craigie says that most people in Scotland continue to get in their cars purely because it remains the most convenient option. In an interview with inews.co.uk, Craigie said her first year in the role … Read more
Tens of billions of additional bicycle trips per year will take place in 2022 over 2019 levels, according to a recent report by Deloitte. The global consultancy firm says that a shift towards cycling will be necessary with more and more people moving into the world’s cities. Forbes reports that Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications … Read more
It’s a busy time of year as professional cycling teams reveal new rider signings and sponsors for the 2020 season so here’s a quick roundup of some of the fresh new bikes that have been revealed this week.The big news appears to be an increasing number of teams now making the wholesale transition to disc … Read more
The Giant Illume Mid-Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey will certainly get you noticed on the gloomiest of days, and its fabric will also keep you warm and relatively sweat-free. It offers comfort and performance for not a lot of money. Pros: Impressive warmth from quite a thin material; eye-catching colour Cons: No zipped valuables pocket I’m … Read more
