The Assos R Socks S9 are designed for summer riding and high-intensity efforts, offering excellent comfort and breathability, though the 20cm cuff length won’t be for everyone.Assos describes the R Socks S9 as ‘ultrabreathable, super-tall racing socks’, designed for high-intensity riding in hot conditions, and they deliver solid performance when it comes to breathability and … Read more
Cyclists submitted 15,779 close pass videos to police in 2024 — more than double the 7,249 reported in 2021 — as police forces across England and Wales faced a surge in helmet and bike camera footage uploaded through Operation Snap.IAM RoadSmart, a road safety charity, submitted a series of Freedom of Information requests to 43 forces … Read more
A speeding driver who struck a cyclist while attempting to overtake on a bend, leaving her with a broken back, has been given a suspended prison sentence and banned from driving for four years.Christian Luke Mason, 33, of Douglas Street, Castletown, appeared before Isle of Man Magistrates Court, where he pleaded guilty to causing serious bodily harm … Read more
Easy enough for a beginner to get to grips with, but with enough depth and compatibility to satisfy more demanding riders, the Magene C506 is a pleasingly straightforward way to obtain performance data on training loops, turbo sessions and even while following fully mapped new routes.> Buy now: Magene C506 for £109 from MageneThe smartphone … Read more
Most cycling fans, bless ‘em, are traditionalists.Many of them may be politically and socially progressive, but when it comes to bike racing – and especially the names of their favourite races – they don’t like change. And I’ll admit I’m one of them.For example, to this rebrand slow learner Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is still Het … Read more
The driver responsible for this close pass on a cyclist in Essex was offered a driving awareness course to avoid court after the rider caught the incident on camera and reported it to the police.road.cc reader Tony, who uploaded the video of the incident to his YouTube channel Cykel Tony, said it left him so … Read more
Households in London with two or more cars should be giving up on-street spaces for hire bike bays, according to electric bike provider Forest.The hire bike provider’s head of operations Will Jansen has made the case to The Times newspaper, arguing there is “more room to challenge car owners in London” and that “more pressure … Read more
Indoor cycling training app Rouvy has announced an increase to its subscription prices will occur from 15th July 2025. Monthly subscriptions for single riders will increase from £12.99 to £17.99, putting it on par with Zwift. The brand has said, however, riders can lock in the £12.99 a month pricing for 12 months if they switch … Read more
