Cyclists on two of the UK’s main rail lines are encountering problems with bike storage on the latest generation of high-speed trains – not only because space is extremely limited, but also due to many being unable to physically fit their bikes in the allotted spaces, with Cycling UK describing the provision as “awful.”GWR, which … Read more
The Ravemen LR500S is a compact four-mode front light that is more potent than its figures suggest. Designed for road use, and with anti-glare technology, it’s great for general riding and has surprised me with its semi-rural prowess. Pros: Compact design, user-friendly, innovative features, decent output Cons: Not a con as such, but having a … Read more
A driver who was using a hand-held mobile phone and had ignored one-way signs when he ran over and killed a cyclist who had been warning motorists about a new road layout on one of London’s Quitways has been jailed for eight years.IT worker Antonio Marchesini, aged 51, was dragged along the ground together with … Read more
Lusso’s Summer Gloves provide very good long-ride comfort for not a lot of money. They’re nicely stretchy – though you might want to size down, even if the guide suggests you don’t – and the padded palm provides enough protection without being overly deep and squidgy. Pros: Cushioning; slim fit Cons: Fit might not suit … Read more
Rapha has released a new collection of relaxed Transfer clothing that’s designed for off-the-bike use.Rapha has had Transfer clothing in its range before but everything in the collection is new. Although Rapha is naturally keen to give the Pro Team Transfer Hoodie (main pic and below) and the Women’s Transfer Hoodie (both £120) a cycling … Read more
Just when you thought bikes couldn’t get more niche, the Saracen Levarg FB is a flat-bar conversion of a drop-bar gravel bike with 650B wheels and a 1x groupset, designed for urban adventures. Despite that rather convoluted genesis, it fulfils its brief exceedingly well. Pros: Great fun for short blasts, reliable groupset, 650B wheels work … Read more
Leading guardians of The Stray in Harrogate say it may take a “very long time” to restore the grounds of the park back to its previous condition, after heavy flooding combined with huge crowds and churning from heavy goods vehicles on site has left deep mud and giant puddles all over the previously green grounds. The Stray Defence … Read more
A cyclist who was seriously injured by a red-light jumping motorist has authorised police to release CCTV footage of the shocking incident after the driver involved was jailed last week.As we reported last Thursday, Jason Handley initially told the cyclist, “It’s your fault, you did it to yourself,” but later admitted the collision in Walsall … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows two cyclists in Scotland being subjected to a punishment pass by a motorist in West Lothian, Scotland.The incident on Sunday has filmed by road.cc reader Oldfatgit, who is still recovering from an incident that left him with serious injuries and has not ridden … Read more
