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Video: Police appeal after driver knocks cyclist off bike
Surrey Police have appealed for help in tracking down the people in a video posted to Instagram that showed a driver using his vehicle to knock a cyclist off his bike while a passenger filmed the incident.The video, and copies of it, were deleted by the social network, although the footage was subsequently published by … Read more
Live blog: Video revisits last year’s NorthCape 4000 ultracycling race, “Your bike is better than mine”, says wheelsucker, Deceuninck–Quick-Step will be using Bryton computers in 2019, are Vielo launching a road bike? + more
Welcome to Monday’s live blog on road.cc with Simon MacMichael, Jack Sexty and the rest of the team.
Caratti Elite Windproof Bib Tights
Caratti delivers some decent quality kit at very sensible prices, and it’s continued that theme here with these Elite Windproof Bib Tights. At 65 quid they are ideal for the commute or general riding and training, and have all the bases covered for riding through the chilly months. Pros: Good choice of pad, great price … Read more
MyCyclingWeekend – The first winner of 2019
As we all headed out to attempt to shift some of the festive calories, some of you remembered to get your photos in for #MyCyclingWeekend.With cold weather but clear skies, it was a great weekend for riding and we even had some international entries to show us what real cold weather is!Our winner this week … Read more
Pro Bikes: Deceunink – Quick-Step’s Specialized Venge and Tarmac 2019 race bikes
Quick-Step might just have the best looking bikes of the 2019 WorldTour peloton, with a new blue and black paint scheme that looks really sharp. But do you agree? – 2019 WorldTour race bikes – all the changes to this year’s professional pelotonBelgian WorldTour team Deceunink – Quick-Step continues to be sponsored by Specialized with the … Read more
Cyclist left with broken bones after being beaten up and robbed in Newport, Gwent
Police in Newport, Gwent have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist sustained broken bones when he was beaten up on a towpath by half a dozen men and robbed of possessions including his bike.The attack took place near Malpas Road, Newport, on the evening of Wednesday 2 January between 7.30 and 8.45pm, reports the South … Read more
Driver of fire engine to stand trial after cyclist seriously hurt
A fire engine driver will stand trial in May on a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a collision involving a cyclist in County Durham last year.Kenneth William Hall was driving the appliance during an emergency call-out last year, reports the Northern Echo.However, as he reached the A693 at West Pelton, which … Read more
road.cc Road Superbike of the Year 2018/19
We reviewed many superbikes here on road.cc in 2018 – cutting-edge bikes with hefty price tags – and now it’s time to decide on the very best.This category covers road bikes; we also have a Gravel and Adventure Superbike of the Year.How do we make our decisions? Bikes must first fulfil these criteria:1. Must have been … Read more
Goodyear Eagle All-Season Tubeless Road Tyre
The new Goodyear Eagle All-Season Tubeless tyres are durable and hardwearing, with good grip on wet roads and impressive anti-puncture qualities. They’re also easy to install. The price, while high, is about the going rate for a high-quality tubeless tyre. Pros: Easy to fit, grippy, durable Cons: Not much so far Goodyear last made bicycle … Read more