A newly launched service will enable cyclists heading abroad to take part in major sportives to do away with taking their bike apart to fit it in a bike box that they then have to lug to the airport.Velotransfer, a new business set up by keen sportive participant Paul Shields, lets cyclists drop off their … Read more
The Genesis CDA 20 is part of the company’s new entry-level adventure bike range and it really is rather good. Based on the Croix de Fer but with an aluminium alloy frame rather than steel, it’s relaxing to ride on and off the road, comes well equipped for the money and will take full mudguards … Read more
A cyclist has died from injuries sustained in a collision involving a van on a road near Oxford where campaigners have fought for years to have safe cycling infrastructure installed, so far without success, with Oxfordshire County Council’s cycling champion saying on Twitter: “For so long we feared the worst would happen on the B4044 – … Read more
David Millar is auctioning a one-off Brompton x CHPT3 bike for a very good cause – and is also running tomorrow’s New York Marathon to help raise funds for the charity involved.The charity, LuMind, supports people living with Down Syndrome as well as raising awareness of the condition.Millar’s support for the charity comes from his … Read more
The Knog PWR Trail is a 1000-lumen light with reasonable tuneability, able to provide sensible outputs for commuting. The battery doubles as a power bank for refuelling other tech on the go, and it’s designed so you can add other lighting heads from the PWR family. The slimline bracket could be better, though. Pros: Tuneable … Read more
A few years back, we sent out a throwaway retweet of some old lights that caused an outpouring of nostalgia, and it reminded us just far much bike lights have come in the past couple of decades. Who remembers these lights? https://t.co/6E60Ez6X7I — road.cc (@roadcc) October 29, 2019Bikes have improved dramatically since the safety bicycle was first invented, but there’s … Read more
There’s no better insurance against breaking fragile bike components during fitting and servicing than a quality torque wrench. The Pro Bike Tool Adjustable Torque Wrench is a beginner-friendly device that should give years of good service. Pros: Well made, reliable and simple to use Cons: You need a 6mm hex lying around to set the … Read more
Welcome to Friday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team.
Today’s near miss features a flatbed truck driver who sees an opportunity to pass a cyclist. On the left. On a roundabout. The incident occurred at the top of Redland Road in Bristol on September 12.“The flatbed truck driver didn’t seem to appreciate me taking the lane as I was turning right, so went into … Read more
Roule Britannia is a brilliant book by Will Fotheringham that goes into lavish detail about some of Britain’s most important Tour de France participants in the last 70 years. Pros: Incredibly researched, insider knowledge Cons: Some of the references are a little dated Like the Oxford English Dictionary is a record of changing language over … Read more
