London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has launched a free website aimed at helping lorry drivers and cyclists avoid collisions.Called Lorry Safe, the website – launched last week – includes videos and tips on reducing danger on the road, updates on safe lorry design, and training for both drivers and riders.The organisation’s CEO, Dr Ashok Sinha, said: … Read more
Warm, comfortable and water repellent enough to withstand all but the worst of days, the Lusso Aqua Pro Extreme Jacket does a lot of very sensible things very well indeed. Throw in a flattering fit and enough reflectivity and colour to make it highly visible without tipping over into garishness, and it’s a real winner. … Read more
Canyon has today announced it will sponsor the Pro Continental team Arkea-Samsic for the 2020 season and the team livery bikes have been revealed that will be raced by Warren Barguil, Nairo Quintana and Nacer Bouhanni.Canyon has been sponsoring two Worldtour teams this year, Movistar and Katusha, but with the latter squad folding at the … Read more
British Cycling policy advisor Chris Boardman has hailed a “victory for common sense” after the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) withdrew its application for an injunction against the owner of Berkshire cycling café, Velolife.The council’s application for an injunction, based on an alleged breach of an enforcement notice relating to planning permission in … Read more
Plans to fund a safe cycle path on the road where a cyclist died earlier this month were scrapped at the last minute after local councillors said they believed its inclusion would make a bid for government road funding less competitive, road.cc can reveal.John Howes, 58, was hit by a van driver on the B4044 … Read more
The Assos RS Spring Fall Bib Shorts S9 work perfectly on cool to cold rides, the fit is sublime and the pad is excellent. The soft fabrics make these very comfortable to wear, and with very good breathability they’ll be great for racing too. Pros: Fit is excellent; super-comfortable; work well between about 12 and 5°C … Read more
Swiss cycle clothing brand Assos has expanded its Equipe collection – aimed at racers and other high-intensity riders – with new designs for autumn/spring. The clothing maintains a race-style fit with the jersey and jacket featuring an interesting new ‘valve’ system designed to keep you feeling comfortable when riding in cool conditions.Assos Equipe RS Spring … Read more
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Police in Enfield, north London, have reiterated on social media that cyclists are not obliged to use cycle lanes after a video appeared on Facebook with the passenger of a car shouting at a rider to “Use the f*cking bike lane!”Monday moaning: Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanesThe passenger adds: “They spent millions on the … Read more
