A woman from Scotland aged in her 70s who has not been on a bike in five decades has set herself the goal of qualifying to represent Great Britain in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Varese, Italy later this year.Janice Houghton-Wallace, who raises poultry at her farm in Dumfries & Galloway, is also … Read more
Today’s entry in our Near Miss of the Day series is the second we have featured recently by road.cc reader Mitch Spears, and the second one that he reported to the Metropolitan Police.However, unlike the one we featured last week, this one did not result in the driver being prosecuted.> Near Miss of the Day 89: … Read more
A drunk cyclist who knocked over a pensioner while riding a bike with no brakes on a platform on Leicester railway station has been jailed for six months after admitting inflicting grevious bodily harm.The victim, who was aged in his 70s and had recently had hip replacement surgery, broke his thighbone and needed a metal … Read more
A really nice riding aluminium bike with dependable equipment and the added bonus of mudguards, the £1,399 Focus Paralane AL Tiagra would be a solid choice for a dedicated winter training bike, commuting, audax or any long distance ride where comfort and practicality are desirable. It’s decent value for money too, ready as it is … Read more
More than two dozen cyclists will next month set off to ride across Australia in tribute to the late Mike Hall despite the cancellation, announced this week, of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race (IPWR).The British rider was killed in March last year as he headed from Canberra towards the finish at Sydney Opera House during … Read more
THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. The lucky winner is John Manley. Congratulations John, Fairlight Cycles will be in contact with you shortly.For everybody else, thank you for entering and better luck next time. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR ENTRY DOES NOT COMPLY WITH OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE PRIZE.We’ve got an amazing competition … Read more
A cyclist has been killed and another seriously injured after a motorist driving at a speed that eyewitnesses estimated to be in excess of 100 miles per hour crashed into a charity ride in California.The victims had been participating in the 20th edition of the 100-mile Tour de Palm Springs, which attracts more than 1,000 … Read more
Cateye’s Orb Bar End lights are a neat addition to the lighting setup on your bike, and while they aren’t super-bright they are noticeable, well made and relatively cheap. They might even offset some close passes. Pros: Easy to fit, robust, distinctive Cons: Handlebar drop needs to be precisely aligned for best performance I’m not … Read more
Elia Viviani, who moved from Team Sky to Quick Step Floors over the close season, has won the fifth and concluding stage of the Dubai Tour today and with it, the overall title.The Italian, who won the Omnium on the track at the Rio 2016 Olympics, had an advantage of just two seconds this morning, but picked … Read more
The Rapha Merino Stand Collar Dot Print jersey is a great jumper for those casual city rides in colder conditions, when you don’t want to be in Lycra but you do want a bit more protection than a non-cycling jersey gives. As you might expect, it doesn’t come cheap – though it is currently reduced … Read more
