A road.cc reader who saw “little point” in notifying police of a very close pass changed his mind after he was encouraged to do so in comments to the video when we featured in our Near Miss of the Day series – and has been in touch to tell us what happened next.Last August, we … Read more
Police have revealed the top ten cycle theft hotspots in England and Wales, with more than 20% of the 96,210 stolen bikes recorded in a year taken from owners in London. As part of a new report on cycle theft, the National Police Chiefs Council has released figures that break down cycle theft rates within police … Read more
Neon Velo’s Pro Fit Aero Jersey is the British company’s top-end jersey with a slim race fit, lightweight fabrics and styling that is modern and fresh. The price is high, but it’s lower than other high-end kit, and the quality is really good. Pros: Modern style; sleek race cut; comfortable; construction quality Cons: Long sleeves … Read more
More potholes got fixed in England and Wales in 2017/18 compared to the previous year, rising by a fifth – but a road maintenance industry body has said the repairs are temporary fixes, and the extra cash spent to remedy defects remains far short of the investment needed.Meanwhile Cycling UK says that its inaugural Pothole … Read more
The dhb Aeron bibshorts have long been favourites of mine, and thanks to some updates to the fabric and pad these 2019 versions are the best yet. Pros: Brilliantly comfortable pad, excellent fit Cons: Barely anything dhb has gone with Italian fabric manufacturer MITI and its Granfondo material for the bulk of the new Aerons. … Read more
The parents of a cyclist who was killed as he rode home at night on a main road near Bournemouth have urged that it be made safer for bike riders – an appeal echoed at an inquest into his death by a police inspector and the driver of the van involved in the fatal collision.Christopher … Read more
Police are set to roll out a national programme to tackle cycle theft as part of a serious organised crime division, road.cc has learned.The announcement follows the closure of a London-specific cycle theft taskforce, run by the British Transport Police, and police in charge hope that by sharing information and tactics across different forces police … Read more
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