Cycling UK is writing to all parliamentary candidates, asking them if they will pledge to support an increase in investment in cycling and walking to at least five per cent of transport spending next year, rising to at least 10 per cent within five years. The charity is encouraging supporters to do the same and … Read more
Annoyingly, we know a lot of people heading off on holiday for some sunshine.So do feel free to send in pics of sunny miles without a rain jacket in sight. We’ll be happy to look on longingly while re remain stuck under leaden skies, getting drenched.With a frightful weather forecast and a fancy new smart trainer … Read more
The Galibier Tempest Pro Jacket has an impressive ability to shrug off the heaviest of rain for ages without soaking you from the inside out, and when you don’t need it, just stuff it in your rear pocket. There’s a bit of a plasticky feel to the fabric, but it works really well. Pros: Good … Read more
When we published an article earlier this week about a cyclist who had submitted 25 videos of poor driving to Derbyshire Constabulary, resulting in just one motorist receiving a warning letter, we said that we suspected there was a postcode lottery going on with regards to whether certain police forces took action on such footage.It’s … Read more
The new ETC Alcor 2000 certainly looks good on paper: 2,000 lumens for £140 and pretty decent burn times. But while I like its shape and relative ease of use, the light spread leaves a lot to be desired for road riding. Pros: Shape means it sits close to the handlebar; plenty of modes to … Read more
Black Cyclists Network (BCN) founder Mani Arthur says that the incident on Sunday in which he was stopped and searched by a police officer in central London reflects “the negative attitude parts of our society have towards cyclists.” The Metropolitan Police is reviewing the incident.As we reported on Monday, Arthur said it was a “degrading … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a cyclist being subjected to three close passes – one involving a tractor, another an articulated lorry – in the space of a few minutes.The footage was shot by road.cc reader Debbie, who told us: ” I’m afraid by this time I had ceased … Read more
