Transport secretary Chris Grayling has announced further funding of £100 million to help councils fix potholes – but Cycling UK says that while the extra cash is welcome, it is “too little too late.”The money, officially designated ‘pothole/flood resilience funding’ by the Department for Transport (DfT), will be shared by 121 local authorities throughout England.The largest … Read more
Reilly has updated the Gradient gravel/adventure bike for 2018. It’s still made from seamless 3Al/2.5V titanium but the biggest differences are that it’s now compatible with flat mount disc brakes – it was post mount before – and tyre clearance has been increased. It’ll now take 47mm tyres whereas 44mm was the maximum previously.Check out … Read more
The Bell Tempo Mips Universal Women’s Helmet is an affordable, comfortable helmet. If you have a small head, this is a great option as sizing goes down to 50cm. It also benefits from the Mips (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) safety system. Pros: Available in small sizes Cons: Straps and buckle not the most comfortable You … Read more
The switch to British Summer Time soon means a switch from heavy duty winter cycle clothing to lightweight summer clothing, swapping tights and jackets for shorts and jerseys. If you’re in the market for some new clobber, we’ve rounded up a bunch of interesting new clothing products that have arrived in the road.cc tech email … Read more
It’s 20 years since Sir Bradley Wiggins made a cycling podium at the UCI Junior World Championships in 1998 when he won the individual pursuit – and while he may not have been on the top step today at the Veterans Head of the River Race on London’s River Thames, we imagine he’ll be satisfied … Read more
Peter Sagan has won Belgian cobbled Classic Gent-Wevelgem for the third time, beating Quick Step Floors rider Elia Viliani into second place, with TV cameras showing the Italian in tears.Viviani had managed to stay with the group that contested the win at the end of the 251.1-kilometre race and, boxed in, chose to follow the … Read more
The police response to the footage shown in our latest Near Miss of the Day video suggests that for the force in question, the standard of driving is not what counts in deciding whether to prosecute a motorist for a close pass on a cyclist – but rather, the standard of riding by the person … Read more
The Raleigh Mustang Sport is a decent all-rounder that will do nicely for the commute and can also take on off-road forays if you’re looking to get into gravel/adventure riding. It’s not too heavy, looks cool, and while some of the cheaper components might be underwhelming, with its relaxed geometry it’s a fairly comfortable and … Read more
Cycling UK says that local authorities across the UK are spending almost £9 million a year on compensation and legal fees relating to cases arising from potholes, with cases brought by cyclists costing more to settle than those involving motorists due to the likelihood they will have involved personal injury.The national cyclists’ charity said that … Read more
The Cycling Podcast book has allowed the creators of the eponymous audio experience to carry the brand’s character over into the written word, taking the opportunity to both support their existing audience and appeal to a new one. The result is a book by The Cycling Podcast, but not just about The Cycling Podcast. Pros: … Read more
