Filtering cyclist who was threatened by driver blamed by police

A Manchester cyclist who was threatened by a driver after filtering past stationary traffic has been warned by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) that his “behaviour in this regard is to cease.”In the video above, shot yesterday morning, the cyclist, Sam, can be seen pulling onto Princess Street and filtering between two lanes of traffic queuing … Read more

Knog Oi Luxe Bell Brass

Knog has brought out a new posher version of its unique Oi bicycle bell. The original was launched via Kickstarter and I was one of the backers, buying two (my first Kickstarter purchase, in fact). The new model keeps the same form factor as the original, but replaces the plastic mount and dinger with some … Read more

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – The Clean Air Edition

Seeing as it was Clean Air Day this week, we think that’s enough of an excuse to get out on the bike to take advantage of all of that clean air.Ok, so we need no excuse to head out for a weekend ride.But to tempt you even more, Decathlon is offering a cycling cap to … Read more

Mayor ‘pauses’ work on Canary Wharf cycling bridge due to costs

A proposed walking and cycling bridge across the Thames between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf has been ‘paused’ after costs escalated. Deputy Mayor for transport, Heidi Alexander, said that the project had now become unaffordable.Last year 93 per cent of respondents to a consultation supported plans for a new Thames crossing for people on bike and … Read more

DT Swiss launch £3k superlight wheels to mark 25th anniversary

It’s been 25 years since DT Swiss began making wheels and to mark the occasion, it has developed the new PRC 1100 DICUT 25Y Edition wheels which at  1283g are its lightest every disc brake wheels. The price is a bit more hefty though, costing as they do £2,999.98.The new PRC 1100 DICUT 25Y Edition … Read more

Vittoria Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0 tyre

Vittoria’s new Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0 tyres are designed as an all-rounder to tackle most road conditions, and they do a decent job. Durability and grip are impressive although they aren’t the quickest rolling against some of the tyres in this price range. Pros: Great wet weather grip, no visits from the puncture fairy (yet) … Read more

Your complete guide to Specialized’s 2019 road bike range

Updated June 18, 2019 Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer’s guide to the Specialized road bike range in which we explore the full range of drop-handlebar bikes from the California-based company with the big red S logo. More about road.cc buyer’s guides. Founded in 1974, Specialized is one of the biggest and most … Read more