An off-duty paramedic who crashed into the front bucket of a tractor while riding down a descent in the New Forest says he “would not be here to tell the tale” had he not been wearing his cycle helmet.Les Goddard tweeted on Friday about the incident, which happened near Godshill, Hampshire the previous day, and … Read more
Gore’s C7 Long Distance Bib Shorts+ are remarkably thin, soft and light, yet still feature some clever venting and windproofing for hot weather comfort. They’re impressive – as they should be for the price – though the low front and short-ish straps might not please everyone. Pros: Great pad, good cooling, very light Cons: Expensive, … Read more
Streets in Edinburgh were given over to people on bikes and on foot as Scotland’s capital today became the first city in the UK to join the global Open Streets movement.The city’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was closed to motor vehicles, enabling people to enjoy a traffic-free Canongate, Cockburn Street and Victoria … Read more
Chris Lawless of Team Ineos has won the Tour de Yorkshire following a thrilling fourth and final stage of the race, finishing second to defending champion Grenb van Avermaet of CCC in a three-way sprint as the race finished in Leeds.The third man in that group was Eddie Dunbar, Lawless’s team-mate, who after attacking from 20 … Read more
A driver who headbutted a cyclist who remonstrated with him after the motorist cut him up has escaped jail.Ashley Rogers, aged 29 and from Stroud, was last month found guilty of assault at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court following the incident on 1 October last year, reports Gloucestershire Live.At his trial, the court heard that he git out … Read more
Boardman’s road bikes have been consistently good performers in road.cc tests over the years, and the SLR 9.6 Disc is no exception. It’s a really good bike that neatly toes the line between race and endurance, offering enough speed for the former while adding in plenty of versatility for the latter. If you ride quickly … Read more
Egan Bernal, who had been due to lead Team Ineos at the Giro d’Italia which starts next Saturday in Bologna, is out of the race after breaking his collarbone in training yesterday.The 22-year-old Colombian has been in Andorra training for the race, where he will take on a leadership role in a Grand Tour for the … Read more
Full details have been announced of next month’s annual World Naked Bike Ride in London, which this year takes place on Saturday 8 June – coinciding with the Queen’s official birthday.With more than 1,000 riders expected, resulting in a peloton that can extend 4 kilometres when stretched out, the ride aims to “Protest against the global … Read more
If you’re in the market for a track pump it’s pretty hard to see beyond the Topeak Joe Blow Sport, particularly if value for money is also a big part of the buying equation. The Joe Blow Sport gives you everything you need in one well put together (and serviceable) package at a wallet-friendly price … Read more
