A video filmed by a motorist in Australia – illegally, using a handheld mobile phone – that shows him taking to a bike path to overtake two cyclists using the road has gone viral, attracting 2 million views on just one Facebook group since being posted there earlier today.In the 10-plus years road.cc has been … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a combination of two factors which have regularly featured over the couple of years in which we’ve been running it.One is when a motorist overtakes a cyclist at a traffic island, the other happens when the driver is towing something behind his or her … Read more
Rapha’s Hooded Rain Jacket II is a fantastic waterproof jacket for about town – on the bike and off it. It’s not flawless, though, which is a shame at £230. Pros: Waterproof and breathable, good on-bike fit, good off-bike fit Cons: Sizes a little generously, basic hood system, price The first thing to point out … Read more
The Vel Tool Bottle doesn’t really feel or look like a bottle, but it’s the right shape to fit in your cage and carry all of those things that you don’t want in your pockets. It’s robust, waterproof and surprisingly roomy. There are cheaper alternatives on the market, though. Pros: Smart looking solution, waterproof Cons: … Read more
There’s a lot of wind-cheating and drag-reducing technology out there nowadays, from products like disc wheels and aero jerseys promising to save you lots of watts to derailleur systems that claim to make your bike’s drivetrain more efficient. Below is a round-up of our top speed-increasing components, clothing and gadgets for 2019…17 of the best and fastest 2019 … Read more
A triathlete who hit a horse during the cycling section of last year’s Royal Windsor Triathlon has been ordered to pay £926.Video footage from the event, which took place on June 17, showed a number of cyclists closely passing a horse and rider on both sides at significant speed. Iain Plumb made contact as he … Read more
The Dissent 133 Ultimate Glove Pack really is just that, and will easily see you through an autumn, winter and spring of road and commuter riding. I never found conditions where these couldn’t be used, making them excellent value compared with the three sets of gloves I’d otherwise buy. Pros: Each layer does its job … Read more
