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French ultra-endurance cyclist arrested for ‘illegally crossing Russian border’ at end of 18,000km Eurasian cycling world record attempt
A French ultra-endurance cyclist attempting to break the world record for the fastest crossing of Eurasia by bicycle has reportedly been arrested in Russia accused of an illegal border crossing.Sofiane Sehili described it as “heartbreaking” last week when his final 400km stretch to Vladivostok, the Russian port city on the far eastern Pacific tip of Asia, … Read more
Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #7
September, and after leaving it until squeaky bum time last month I thought I’d get the seventh ride of the series in bright and early, on the first weekend of September. The Tour of Britain was coming to the Tumble, and that seemed like as good an opportunity as any for a day out. Dave RRtY … Read more
How to use AI the smart way on your bike rides — we take a look at Ravemen’s range, and find out why AI-powered bike lights are the way forward
Here at road.cc, we advocate running lights on your bike(s) all year round. Why? Not because it’s solely our responsibility as cyclists to make ourselves seen, but we all know that not every driver is quite as astute as we’d like them to be. So running lights is just one way we can make ourselves … Read more
Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from MET, Lezyne, Knog, Proviz and Zefal
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s Commuting Week on road.cc, and we’ve rounded up five items that could make your ride to work safer, drier, and more enjoyable… we say ‘could’, because these are just previews, the full reviews are coming soon! The lineup includes a front and rear light set, a reflective jacket, a … Read more
Cyclist who fractured pedestrian’s skull while riding laps of Regent’s Park fined £500 over group ride collision on wrong side of crossing
A cyclist who rode on the wrong side of a pedestrian crossing during a group ride in Regent’s Park — hitting a woman and fracturing her skull — has been fined £500 and ordered to pay £2,500 compensation after admitting riding without due care and attention.Matthew Thornley was riding laps of the London park, a popular destination for … Read more
“People do it for a reason, it’s horrible what’s happening”: Jonas Vingegaard defends Vuelta’s pro-Palestine protests, after latest crash caused by demonstration
Jonas Vingegaard has spoken about the protests that have punctuated the first two weeks of this year’s Vuelta a España, the race leader and two-time Tour de France winner suggesting the pro-Palestine protesters are “just desperate to be heard” and “do it for a reason”.Movistar rider Javier Romo crashed during yesterday’s 15th stage after a man waving a Palestinian … Read more
Proviz Reflective Rolltop Backpack
The Proviz Reflective Rolltop Backpack is a solid commuter and everyday pack, which blends standout visibility and practical features in a large, 30-litre flexible roll-top design. The price is very reasonably and you really do light up like the Blackpool Illuminations when vehicle headlights pick out the bag’s surface.> Buy now: Proviz Reflective Rolltop Backpack for £69.99 from ProvizThere are plenty of … Read more
“What a way to finish”: Geraint Thomas closes out stellar cycling career with emotional swansong in home city during final Tour of Britain stage
Riding a dragon-emblazoned Pinarello Dogma F and donning a custom red jersey, featuring a red dragon and a sketch by his son Macs, Geraint Thomas completed his final professional race in his hometown of Cardiff today, capping off a remarkable career on the road and track. “It’s a nice feeling, It’s mad that people care that much about … Read more