A man has been arrested in Bristol following an incident in which a pedestrian sustained what have been described as “injuries believed to be life changing” following a collision yesterday with a cyclist who subsequently fled the scene.The incident happened in East Street, Bedminster yesterday morning shortly before 9am.The collision took place as a woman, … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a driver making a a very close pass on a cyclist on a road alongside Glasgow Airport, despite there being lots of space to overtake and no vehicles coming the other way.It was sent in by road.cc reader Alun, who told us: “I was making … Read more
The BBC has published a copy of an email from a medical supplier to former Team Sky and British Cycling employee Dr Richard Freeman regarding testosterone patches delivered to the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. The email purports to confirm that they were delivered “in error” – but is dated more than five months after … Read more
The latest build of the Wahoo Kickr is the best yet, and it’s not like it was awful before. It’s smoother and quieter, and a brilliant bit of kit if you’re serious about indoor training. Which you’ll need to be if you’re thinking of forking out a grand. Pros: Smooth, quiet, progressive, well built Cons: … Read more
Rapha’s Commuter Jacket continues its reputation for understated style in the urban cycling market. However, don’t let that name fool you too much. Yes, it’s a relaxed, flattering and very effective waterproof. But other qualities often associated with modern urban cycling outer layers – such as breathability, insulation and even visibility – are in short … Read more
The Sportful Moire Thermal Jersey is well up to the task of keeping you warm on chillier rides, as a top layer on milder days and good under a jacket when it’s colder. It’s very comfortable, provides good warmth with adequate breathability, and looks good to boot. Pros: Fit, comfort, warmth, breathability, stylish Cons: No … Read more
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Up-and-coming Italian cyclist Samuele Manfredi has woken up from the induced coma he was placed in after he was injured in a collision with a car last month.The incident happened on December 10 while the 18-year-old was training near his home town of Pietra Ligure in Liguria.Groupama-FDJ’s Under-23 team, which he had signed to ride … Read more
The UCI has confirmed that the powerful painkiller tramadol is to be banned in competition on medical grounds from 1 March, and has outlined the penalties that will apply for those caught using it after that date.World cycling’s governing body cited figures from a 2017 survey by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that highlighted the … Read more
