Shark is Italian brand RH+’s latest high-performance, aerodynamic race range but with a twist. Bad weather protection is high on the agenda, with this Shark Short Sleeved Jersey offering waterproofing and windproofing aplenty. You pay a pretty price for it, though. Pros: Aero fit, keeps the weather out Cons: Pricey Ever since Castelli released the … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day feature shows a motorist tailgating a cyclist in south west London, using his horn several times, before making a close pass on the rider. The incident was reported to police and resulted in a successful prosecution.It happened on 26 June last year on Bushey Road, Raynes … Read more
The owner of a bike shop in York has been jailed for running a bike theft ring that targeted bicycles left by their owners at the city’s railway station.Philip Rennison, aged 47 and who ran Cycle City in Clifton Moor, which no longer trades, was jailed for two years at York Crown Court for his … Read more
After 11 years the government is finally considering a review of the Highway Code, to take into account the vast technological changes that have occurred recently; most notably autonomous vehicles. In my opinion, it can’t come soon enough – cyclists like myself are crying out for new rules on safe overtaking to avoid close passes.According … Read more
Wandsworth Borough Council is consulting over planned changes to a road popular with cyclists heading to and from Richmond Park following a number of high-profile incidents in which riders have been subjected to abuse by motorists who believe they should be using a cycle path on the adjacent footway.The local authority plans to relocate the … Read more
If you’re looking at a dynamo system for your road bike then the SONdelux hub dynamo is pretty much the best out there for low resistance and weight, and it’s renowned for great build quality which is matched by the rest of the components on these excellent Hunt wheels. Considering how much the dynamo costs … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows a white van driver in Nottingham making a very close pass at speed on a cyclist.However, road.cc reader Gary McMahon, who submitted the footage, told us that Nottinghamshire Police had decided to take no action against the driver.He told us that the officers informed … Read more
Ritchey’s new Outback is a steel frame/carbon fork gravel frameset that offers a stable and super-smooth ride. It lacks the mudguard and rack mounts required of a true all-rounder, but if you want something that sits at the sportier end of the market it’s a slick offering. Pros: Smooth ride, stable Cons: Lack of mudguard … Read more
