The Mavic Ksyrium Pro Thermo gloves offer plenty of protection from cold winds and freezing temperatures thanks to decent insulation which also keeps the rain out for a bit too. The inner pulling out because of sweaty hands can make putting them back on a bit of a faff, though. Pros: Soft fabric, very warm … Read more
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Here’s a first. We haven’t had a submission to our Near Miss of the Day feature before that left the cyclist wondering whether the motorist concerned had an issue with the squirrel suit he was wearing.“It happened to road.cc reader Peter last Thursday. He told us: “I had this strange driver try to drive at … Read more
The family of a cyclist who sustained fatal head injuries when he crashed on a set of steps in Norwich have said that he would not have died had safety barriers been in place.Warren Dowling was on his way home at shortly after midnight on 28 May this year when he crashed on the steps … Read more
Fulcrum’s Racing 3 is a mid-range wheelset that, if it coincides with your budget, should be on your upgrade shortlist. They’re quick, nimble, stiff and offer good value for money, arguably putting some more expensive competitors in the shade. Pros: Quick, nimble, stiff, won’t break the bank Cons: Not tubeless-ready, a touch heavy versus a … Read more
The Endura Hummvee helmet is sure to appeal to commuters and trail fans alike. It meets all necessary safety requirements, comes in a range of bright colours, and won’t break the bank. Pros: Versatile; range of colours and sizes Cons: Round base fit won’t suit all Yes, I know, this helmet will not suit everyone; … Read more
A scheme in Glasgow which gives people belonging to disadvantaged communities cut-price access to the city’s bike hire scheme has been called a success with over 4,700 trips made so far in 2018.The Bikes for All initiative, led by the charity Bike for Good and supported by cycle hire provider Nextbike, enables people to access … Read more
We’ve had one hell of a deluge here in the south west recently… so much so we’re writing this from a temporary office while ours dries out! It hasn’t quite stopped us riding though, so here’s our pick of what’s on test this week. Specialized S-Works 2Bliss Ready road tyre£35.00Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready tyre (Image Credit: … Read more
See.Sense has been making a bit of a name for itself with its smart lights, and with the Ace Front and Rear Set it’s bringing the prices down. As well as smart features, the Ace set offers really good visibility, discreet looks, and an app that does everything you probably need it to, though a … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series comes from Cork in the Republic of Ireland and shows a very poor road design that leads to cyclists and drivers coming into conflict as a cycle lane comes to an end immediately after a junction.The footage was posted to Twitter by user Rightobikeit, who … Read more
