Colombians have had success at the highest levels of road racing recently, so what better time to learn more about the nation and its cycling? The Big Climb by Stephen Norman reveals the parts played by the country’s main race, its terrain, and the drugs – all supported by some rare and compelling images. Pros: … Read more
Welcome to the Christmas Eve Live Blog with Liam Cahill, Simon MacMichael and some of the other road.cc team that also picked a short straw!
Just in time to give cyclists in the capital who are attempting this year’s Rapha Festive 500 some route ideas – although perhaps while riding something better able to cope with mixed terrain than a road bike – a London cyclist has devised what he calls the ‘Oyster Wheel’, a 500-kilometre loop around the capital, broken … Read more
These MP Magic Red Crew sports socks are part of its antibacterial range, using ‘three metal infused’ technology. It’s hard to judge their antibacterial prowess, but I can say that they’re extremely comfortable, their padding makes them ideal for the winter months, and they seem to live up to the anti-pong claims. Pros: Understated look, … Read more
A coroner’s inquest has heard that a driver would have seen a cyclist for less than 2 seconds before a collision that claimed the rider’s life.James Corlett, aged 35, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Radcliffe Road, near Cropwell Butler in Nottinghamshire, despite the efforts of paramedics to save him, reports … Read more
Well, it’s Christmas Eve and the competition is now closed. Thank you Orro for such a fantastic prize, we can now announce the winner as:Anne JohnstonCongratulations Anne! Orro Bikes (i-Ride) will be in contact with you straight after Christmas to discuss sizing etc. Thanks to everyone who entered making this the largest competition we have run this year. Best of … Read more
New figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) show that the percentage of adults in England cycling at least once a month has fallen for the second year running. The news comes as campaigners urge the government to increase funding.In 2017/18, 16.1 per cent of adults in England cycled once a month or more, down … Read more
Our weekly round-up of Five Cool Things usually shows off the latest and greatest products we’ve got in for testing here at road.cc… but as is fast becoming a Christmas tradition, this time we’re giving you the chance to show us some of the best, most interesting or downright silliest bike-related things you’ve got for Christmas, … Read more
The London Bike Show is back at the Excel London between the 27-29 March 2020… and if you’re still stuck on what to get for a cycling friend or relative for Christmas or are yet to bag yourself a ticket, why not take advantage of this stunning 40% off deal with the code ROADMAS12? You’d … Read more
