Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series perhaps isn’t the worst case of driving we’ve featured – but it is one of those things that for urban cyclists add up and make commuting an unpleasant experience at times.It was filmed last Monday morning on Jamaica Road in Southwark road.cc reader Cycle London … Read more
WD-40 Bike Cleaner is a no-frills spray that is more effective on some parts of the bike than others, but not as effective or good value as other bike-specific cleaners our there. Pros: Can be used all over the bike for a one-stop shop cleaner Cons: Not the strongest solution, dries ‘streaky’ It’s straightforward to … Read more
In Canada (and doubtless in several other countries) permanent signs on major roads inform you how long it’ll take you to get to the next town or city. This is the meaningful metric when getting from A to B, isn’t it? Time.This is what has given rise to TravelTime – a search tool for anyone … Read more
The rain has returned, but it won’t stop #MyCyclingWeekend!We’ve got another brilliant weekend of riding planned, even if choosing kit will be a little harder.As per usual, we’ve got some road.cc schwag up for grabs for the best weekend ride photo!All you’ve got to do to enter is upload a pic to Twitter or Instagram using … Read more
Jan Ullrich, the winner of the 1997 Tour de France, has again been arrested – this time for allegedly assaulting a prostitute in Frankfurt. Ullrich had reportedly travelled to Germany for therapy after being arrested in Mallorca last week following an altercation with his neighbour.A spokeswoman for the Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office confirmed to FAZ.net … Read more
He was “worried that it might just be the wife and the dog,” but in the end thousands turned out to officially welcome home this year’s Tour de France winner, Geraint Thomas.The BBC reports that around 8,000 people lined Cardiff’s streets to celebrate his achievement.“I’m used to racing in front of thousands of people but … Read more
These Fast Forward F4R FCC Tubeless Ready wheels are seriously good for their relatively sensible price tag. They’re stable in strong winds, quick to spin up to speed and also quick to stop. What’s more, you get great hubs and high-end pads. It’s a great package. Pros: A great set of wheels and a sensible … Read more
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This competition is now closed and we have a WINNER!Congratulations Mark Cameron, i-Ride will be in touch with you shortly. We’ve teamed up with Orro Bikes to bring you a fantastic prize for the summer holidays. Orro are giving away one of the finest Gravel/Adventure bikes we have tested – the TERRA C 105 with TRP cable disc brakes.The Orro Terra … Read more
