Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a frighteningly close pass by a lorry driver on a cyclist – and given the queue of motor traffic, a wholly unnecessary one that put his life in danger.It was filmed in November by road.cc reader Adrian on his usual commute from Ewell into … Read more
The Merida Speeder 900 lives up to its name as a supremely fast and efficient flat-bar road bike. The combination of its smooth and eager ride, impressive Shimano Ultegra spec and excellent Deore hydraulic disc brakes means that it’s a whole lot of fun and not short on quality. Pros: Fab all-round performance, impressive spec, … Read more
Police in Cornwall have launched an appeal for witnesses after a teenage cyclist was killed following a collision involving a van near Truro on Saturday.Devon & Cornwall Police say they were alerted to the incident, which took place at around 1345 hours, by South Western Ambulance Service Trust’s control centre.The cyclist, a teenager from the … Read more
Two British women are on track to break the world record for being the fastest cyclists to circumnavigate the globe on a tandem. Cat Dixon and Raz Marsden set off from the UK on June 29 and have now reached New Zealand. They are confident they will beat the women’s record of 320 days, but … Read more
Pearl Izumi’s X-Alp Flow is a great option for people who want a shoe that offers all-day on and off-bike performance with really good grip on pinned pedals. While it doesn’t offer quite as much cushioning as some rivals, as a practical bit of kit it’s an excellent compromise. Pros: Good grip on and off … Read more
John Rawnsley, the founder, organiser and winner of the first edition of the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross, has died at the age of 81. He passed away on Christmas Day having remained deeply involved with the race, despite a battle with cancer in recent months.Announcing the news, the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross said: “We are greatly saddened … Read more
Cyclists in York are petitioning the council to allow them to ride both ways on a number of one-way streets. The petition’s creator, Lars Kramm – a former Green Party councillor for Micklegate – says allowing cyclists to ride both ways on some one-way streets would make cycling in York and its villages more appealing … Read more
Metropolitan Police have seized 30 pedicabs fitted with electric motors. The modifications mean the vehicles are classified as motor vehicles. The riders were given a written warning.The Telegraph reports that over 50 pedicabs were inspected during the operation on Saturday, December 21.Another 35 pedicabs had been seized in the preceding two months for having no … Read more
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