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Video: New train in Japan has space for 99 cyclists AND their bikes
Let’s face it, travelling by train with your bike in the UK can be a chore – not to mention an exercise in logistics – at the best of times.If it’s not peak-time restrictions, there’s the issue of limits to the number of bikes allowed on particular services to contend with.Then there’s the worry that delays or … Read more
Alex Dowsett tweet of scary near miss sees dozens share similar stories
A post on Twitter by five-time British time trial champion Alex Dowsett in which he related how he had to swerve yesterday to avoid being hit head-on by a speeding Porsche Cayenne driver who was overtaking another car has resulted in hundreds of his followers sharing their own experience of similar incidents with him.The post … Read more
Northwave Extreme RR GTX Shoes
Effective at keeping the worst of the elements at bay, the Northwave Extreme RR GTX shoes/boots improve your winter cycling by keeping your feet warm and relatively dry. Pros: No more bulky than summer shoes, weatherproofing and insulation, easy to clean Cons: Slow to dry out when they do get wet inside I think there is a … Read more
Police in Cambridgeshire make u-turn on close pass operation
Cambridgeshire Constabulary, which said in October that Cambridge’s streets were to narrow for it to carry out an operation targeting drivers who overtake cyclists while leaving them insufficient room, is planning to carry out a close pass operation in the New Year, road.cc has learnt.In October, local campaign group Camcycle said it was “beyond disappointed” at … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Gore, Reynolds, Pedal Plate, Scott and SilverLabel
In our final edition of Five Cool Things before crimbo, we go through some more bits and bobs the road.cc test guinea pigs are playing with at the moment. Keep an eye on our social media channels and the site this week, as we’re planning something special for next week’s edition of five cool things. You … Read more
First Look video: Mason Definition2
The new Definition 2 from fledgling British bike brand Mason has had a couple of updates, and after our own Stu Kerton gave such a glowing report on the original Definition two years ago, we were keen to see what had changed.Review: Mason Definition Review: Mason Bokeh ForceThe most obvious aesthetic difference is not courtesy … Read more