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Live blog: Masked raid on 3T – 20+ bikes stolen including unique frame painted by late Dario Pegoretti; ‘make cyclists wear numbered bibs’, says ex-football star +more
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MyCyclingWeekend – We Have a Winner
We hope that you had a better #MyCyclingWeekend then this week’s winner!It’s certainly no fun when you get stuck at the side of the road and annoyingly, it tends to be in the harsh conditions of winter when the serious mechanicals happen.Even though he was left with a walk home, our winner Marcus’ spirits weren’t dampened. … Read more
Work finally starts to make London’s Old Street roundabout safer for cyclists and pedestrians
Work has finally begun on transforming London’s Old Street roundabout, with just five weeks remaining of 2018 – the year in which construction was originally due to have been completed.Under the plans, which went to a public consultation that closed in 2015, the existing roundabout will be removed and road layout changed, with the primary … Read more
Live blog: ‘make cyclists wear numbered bibs’, says former West Ham footballer, Belfast university gets a (timely?) EU award for being a cycle friendly employer, end of the road for Velothon Wales +more
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Giro 100 Proof Gloves
For 2018 the Giro 100 Proof gloves have had a bit of a finger layout tweak over the previous model, but thankfully their exceptional warmth, comfort and waterproofing has been retained. They are quite pricey but if we are in for another hard winter they are going to be well worth the outlay. Pros: Sub-zero … Read more
Jail for driver who made U-turn, rammed cyclist then sped off
A driver who made a U-turn and rammed a cyclist then drove off has been jailed for 30 months after admitting offences including causing serious injury by dangerous driving.Former police officer Duncan Castle sustained injuries including bleeding on the brain when Kieran Smith drove into him from the rear in Magdalen Laver near North Weald, … Read more
Hunt adds new tech and expands wheels range
The team from Hunt Bike Wheels came and visited road.cc HQ the other day to show us what they’ve been up to lately… and it’s a lot. Here are some of the highlights that have either just been included in the range for the first time or will be added soon.TT DiscThe TT Disc is … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 222: Close pass driver ignores road markings and Highway Code
Solid white lines in the middle of the road aren’t there for decoration. They’re there to tell drivers that they must not overtake, and typically appear at places where it is unsafe to do so – something the motorist featured in today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series ignored.Rule 129 of the Highway … Read more
Ritchey WCS Carbon Link Flexlogic Carbon Seatpost
Tom Ritchey has been making nice bits and bobs for bikes (as well as whole bikes) for a good long while now, and he knows his way around a seatpost all right. The WCS Carbon Link Flexlogic seatpost combines a low weight with compliance, claimed to make your ride more comfortable. The price is high, … Read more