A GoFundMe campaign set up for a woman sacked from her job after she was pictured raising her middle finger at Donald Trump as she cycled alongside the presidential motorcade has raised $50,000 in just four days.Government contractor Akima last week sacked Juli Briskman, aged 50, telling her she had violated its social media policy for employees by using … Read more
A 60-year-old man who tested positive for three banned substances after a time trial in Staffordshire in May claimed that his smoothie had been ‘spiked’ by his wife with a batch of supplements in the lead-up to the race. The Panel did not accept this explanation and he has been banned for four years.Stephen Costello, … Read more
If you’ve been paying attention to the goings on over at the Deal Clincher, and also on the Black Friday live blog here on road.cc you’ll be well aware that the Black Friday deals are flowing in thick and fast at the moment.Wiggle have probably been the most prolific on the deals front so far, … Read more
The Infini Sword Super Bright 30 COB rear light is a super-sleek, inline design with five modes and a total output of 50 lumens. It’s very user-friendly and, for the most part, plenty powerful enough for most types of riding. My only real bugbear concerns the rigid, rubberised strap. Pros: Sleek design, bright, easy to … Read more
Over half of 2,000 drivers questioned by Confused.com (54 per cent) said that cyclists riding side by side along country lanes is the most annoying thing about rural driving. The survey found that this entirely legal activity narrowly edged out drivers speeding dangerously (53 per cent) as the top annoyance, followed by dangerous overtaking (48 … Read more
At the start of the week we had Martin from ShokBox pop in to see us about the company’s brand new hard case. ShokBox are running a kickstarter campaign to, erm, kick things off and the good news is that you can get one of the new boxes, that will retail at £579, for just … Read more
The UCI has said that it may investigate allegations of mechanical doping made against former professional cyclist Fabian Cancellara in a new book by another retired rider, Phil Gaimon.> Ex-pro cyclist Phil Gaimon claims Fabian Cancellara used hidden motorIn his book Gaimon, who like Cancellara retired last year, raises particular suspicions over the Swiss rider’s 2008 … Read more
Just in time for winter, upscale clothing brand Rapha has announced a new line of cycling eyewear, the Pro Team Arenberg glasses. Rapha says these are more robust than the Flyweight versions, retaining the same shape but offering a very secure fit and a full frame that sits flush with the lens. Review: Rapha Classic Long Sleeve Jersey II First … Read more
With our BikeLIVE events at Odd Down Circuit, Bath and Redbridge Cycling Centre, London just a few months away we’re really excited to announce that Vitus bikes will be bringing their 2018 range of bikes along for you to demo. We’ve got Canyon coming as well plus Maxxis Tyres, Haibike and Raleigh to name just a … Read more
A judge has ruled that Jessica Varnish can sue British Cycling and UK Sport for sex discrimination, detriment suffered from whistleblowing, victimisation and unfair dismissal. According to the BBC, UK Sport had applied for a strike-out order to have her case dismissed.Varnish was dropped from the Olympic programme in April 2016 and alleged that technical … Read more
