‘I’d strongly encourage those of us who put our obsession with achieving in sport, ahead of everything else in their life, to read this and learn how we can still achieve, but that people love us already. We don’t need to cycle around the world to prove anything to anybody.’ Sean Conway, world-record-breaking adventurer I’ve been … Read more
A motorist who admitted he was blinded by the sun when he struck and killed a cyclist in June last year has been given a suspended prison sentence.Dr Vincent Cavaliere, aged 58, died in Leeds General Infirmary 11 days after he had been hit by 46-year-old Mike Buck, who had been driving a Land River … Read more
Vulpine’s Softshell Harrington Jacket is a supremely classy addition to any commuter’s wardrobe. It’s well made and beautifully fitted. Only a slight predisposition towards warmth rather than breathability stops it from being perfect for hard riding on dry days. Pros: Looks and feels fantastic, really well made, great fit on the bike Cons: Gets soggy … Read more
Ireland’s president Michael D Higgins and the leader of the country’s Labour Party, Brendan Howlin, have led tributes to 19-year-old Cormac Ó Braonáin, who died when he was struck by a tram in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.Ó Braonáin, a student at University College Dublin (UCD) had recently been elected chair of … Read more
The Moon Cerberus has a three-sided COB (chip on board) design that supplies outstanding side visibility, an innovative hinge system that makes it compatible with all shapes of seatpost, and a dimmer function that allows you to fine-tune your output and battery life. Pros: Best-in-class side visibility, fits any seatpost, aerodynamic shape, modes sensibly limited … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a motorist making a close pass on cyclists in Berkshire – then given them some less-than-seasonal cheer when they pointed out how his driving had put them in danger.It was filmed this morning in Eton by road.cc reader Lyndon, who told us: “It … Read more
Riders at a cyclocross race in Belgium had to dodge a dog after it somehow got onto the course, trailing its leash behind it.The incident happened today at the Druivencross race in the town of Overijse, which lies just to the south east of the capital, Brussels.The front pair, including Mathieu van der Poel in … Read more
Australian track sprinter Matthew Glaetzer has won World Cup silver in his final track meeting before undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer – but hopes to be back riding at the World Championships in February.The 27-year-old from Adelaide was diagnosed with the disease in late October after undergoing an MRI scan following pains in his neck, … Read more
In Where There’s a Will, her second book, Emily Chappell unearths her ultra-distance skills in a journey that takes us beyond the scenery or practicalities of cycling across a continent, to the depths of human will, spirit and connection. Pros: A provocative page-turner, you’ll be propelled into Chappell’s world Cons: You might find yourself inspired … Read more
