After a summer break, our Near Miss of the Day series returns with a double bill of close passes which led police in Kent to only issue warning letters in each instance.road.cc reader Andrew Wills, known on this site as Jakrayan, got in touch in July with footage of a couple of videos that make … Read more
Pricey? Yes. The lightest? No. The fastest? Probably not. But as a whole the Look 795 Blade RS 3 Dura Ace Di2 is one hell of an all round package. It’s real world quick, ruthlessly stiff while managing to deliver an impressive ride quality, and the handling is absolutely spot on. We could well be … Read more
The Castelli Espresso 18 sock is well-made and versatile. It’s simple to put on, breathable, and good in the heat. At £18, it’s reasonably priced for what you get.The construction is 85% nylon and 15% elastane, which gives a slightly more substantial feel than a standard summer sock whilst still being light and breathable enough … Read more
I looked up, grinding that low cadence I had finally perfected, and saw it. ‘1° Tornanti’. The final turn. The last, agonising bend of the Passo dello Stelvio, that brutal, beautiful Alpine monster. And then the floodgates opened. Tears started streaming down my cheeks, continuing all the way to the summit.That surge of emotion surprised … Read more
A long-term solution to the numerous active landslips on Snake Pass is “not likely” ahead of the Tour de France Femmes’ visit to the iconic Peak District climb next summer, Derbyshire County Council has admitted.However, both the local authority and the organisers of the Tour’s 2027 British Grand Départ insist that they are working to … Read more
Everywhere, I’m seeing YouTube thumbnails, event posters, social video, and marketing that have all been churned out by AI. While this is just the tip of the iceberg when we consider what other parts of our lives AI is rapidly encroaching into, it’s a bit worrying to me that an industry driven by and created … Read more
Cycling campaigners in Exeter have accused the local authority of “putting aside half a million ponds” to make the city’s streets less safe, after funding required to reopen a road closed to motorists since the pandemic was approved this week.The long-running, stop-start saga surrounding the future of Dryden Road in Exeter is set to come … Read more
This week in e-bikes features a fun game of ‘is this image AI?’ The answers are: definitely and probably. We’ve also got cool new e-MTBs from Honda and Alutech, Citi Bike’s apparent profiteering from speed restrictions, and a new test bench for e-bikes.E. Honda: Japanese auto giant unveils electric MTB Honda makes landmark debut at … Read more
The victim of a violent bikejacking in London last month says he is still recovering from the psychological impact of the attack, which saw him forced off the road and cornered by two thieves riding Lime bikes and mopeds.The violent robbery in south-east London is just one of several bikejackings reported by cyclists in the … Read more
