Even if you don’t know the acronym MGIF, you’ll almost certainly have come across motorists deserving of it – the rivers who simply Must Get In Fornt of cyclists, no matter how pointless (or even dangerous) it is.> What to do if you capture a near miss or close pass (or worse) on camera while … Read more
Sir Dave Brailsford believes that Chris Froome will make a return to top-flight cycling rather than retiring in the wake of his horrific crash during a reconnaissance ride for the individual time trial at the Criterium du Dauphiné on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the Team Ineos rider, who remains in hospital after sustaining multiple fractures in the high-speed … Read more
The Zilfer Cycling Phone Wallet is slim, waterproof and extremely effective – it even looks ‘normal’ enough to use off the bike. You can’t use your phone without removing it first, but that only takes a second and seems a small price to pay for an almost entirely faff-free design. Tragically, the actual price is … Read more
It’s not often I get excited about socks, but these Sportful Bodyfit Team 15 socks are very good when it comes to comfort and performance. They are a little rough round the edges for their £12 price tag, but that’s hidden in your shoes. Pros: Very comfortable, no smells Cons: Not the neatest stitching The … Read more
Dorset Council says it will not install either cycle lanes or signs warning drivers of cyclists on the A338 Spur Road near Bournemouth. A coroner said such measures could prevent further deaths, but the council says it does not want to encourage people to cycle on a dual carriageway. Christopher Gibbs, 30, was riding home … Read more
The Smith Trackstand Glasses are light, comfortable to wear and offer an uninterrupted field of vision thanks to their svelte frame. They are at the pricier end of the scale, though. Pros: Great coverage and visibility from the single lens Cons: Pricey against some of the opposition With the Trackstand glasses Smith have developed a … Read more
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) says that residents’ concerns about increased congestion are among its reasons for refusing to back a proposed cycle lane between Wood Lane and Notting Hill Gate. The council says that residents have also written to raise concerns over loss of trees and bus stops.At a public meeting … Read more
Usually on road.cc we’ll follow up a first look feature with a full review… and although you won’t actually be able to by this bike with its exact livery pictured, we thought the special edition Tifosi x Campagnolo Mons frame with Bora WTO deep rims and a full Super Record Groupset was way too pretty not to share. Your … Read more
Earlier this week, Chris Froome crashed at high speed while warming up for the time trial at the Criterium du Dauphiné. Dan Martin, who was riding behind, says he feared the Team Ineos rider was dead in the immediate aftermath.Froome had taken a hand off the bars to wipe his nose when a gust of … Read more
A 27-year-old Bristol man has been handed a six-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving. Connor Coltman cycled into 70-year-old Angela Horseman as she crossed East Street in Bedminster on January 15, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. He fled the scene fearing he’d killed her.Bristol Live reports … Read more
