Site Section: Roadcc
Consultation opens on Canary Wharf-Rotherhithe cycling and walking bridge
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation into a new cycling and walking bridge spanning the Thames from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf, a crossing that campaigners say could unlock “huge potential” to get people on both sides of the river cycling.Both the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) and Sustrans, which recommended in a feasibility report … Read more
Cancer risk from carbon nanotubes, suggests study
If you’ve ever needed to trim a carbon fibre steerer tube, the thought may already have crossed your mind. Researchers at the Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit believe that certain carbon nanotubes (CNT) used in manufacturing could pose the same cancer risk as asbestos.According to the study, published in Current Biology, “Manufactured carbon nanotubes (CNTs) … Read more
Infini Mini Luxo Rear Light
The Infini Mini Luxo rear light is described as being ‘a classy way to keep yourself seen in low-light conditions”. On the plus side, it’s brighter than the size would imply and quite captivating by thimble-type standards, but unless you’re particularly pushed for space there are more effective blinkies for less money. Pros: Well made, … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 55: Overtaking driver’s near miss with oncoming car
Today’s near-miss is a curious one. Rather than passing within an inch of the cyclist, as is the convention on British roads, the overtaking driver for some reason opts to pass within an inch of the car travelling in the opposite direction. As long as someone’s life’s in danger as a result of your inexplicable … Read more
Bacon sandwich-loving cyclist recognised by pork trade body
A bacon sandwich-loving cyclist from Shropshire who posts reviews of his mid-ride snacks to Facebook has been recognised by a trade body for his Outstanding Services to Bacon.Steve Grice of the Newport Shropshire Cycling Club has posted dozens of reviews of bacon sandwiches from establishments around the Midlands on the social network.At the club’s annual … Read more
Sheffield cyclist accuses Supertram of ignoring potholes near tram tracks
A cyclist has accused Supertram of ignoring some potholes and doing a bodge job on others next to its tram tracks in Sheffield. Graham Storey made the comments after reporting a ‘dangerous’ hole that he hit on the Hillsborough Corner junction between Holme Lane and Bradfield Road.“I spoke to the person in charge of tram … Read more
Bkool Smart Go Trainer
The Bkool Smart Go is one of the cheapest proper smart trainers you can buy. And it puts in a very decent performance, provided that you’re more interested in the online riding experience than super-accurate measurement of your power. As a way into the full experience of Zwift, it’s pretty easy to recommend. Pros: Simple to … Read more
Michele Scarponi’s family plan to set up a road safety foundation in his memory
The brother of Michele Scarponi, the 2011 Giro d’Italia winner killed during a training ride near his home in April when a van driver failed to give way to him, says the family intends to set up a road safety foundation in his memory.Marco Scarponi, who lives in the family’s home town of Filottrano in … Read more
Testing out the new DT Swiss CrossRoad wheelset in the Jura
We were recently invited to Biel in Switzerland by DT Swiss to spend some time on their CR 1600 Spline 23 wheelset on an adventure out into the Swiss Jura mountains. DT’s Cross Road line covers everything from cyclocross to gravel riding – tougher wheels built to take the abuse of riding off-road.We were lucky … Read more