A Trowbridge resident has branded a 17-metre £10,000 cycle path “a waste of money.” The money went on three new poles, six signs and nine painted symbols on the ground.The Wiltshire Times reports that the path runs from the end of Longfield Road to the end of Cheviot Close, with a junction to Biss Meadows.Local … Read more
I wish cyclo-cross was a bit shit again.It’s become too slick, too polished, too efficient, it all just works now. I preferred it when it was all just a little rubbish.Whilst I absolutely love everything that cyclo-cross has blossomed into; bikes that are strong, efficient, purpose built with disc brakes, Di2, 1×11, carbon wheels, proper … Read more
British Cycling has called on Andy Burnham to provide safe, convenient networks of cycling routes as part of the Manchester mayor’s ‘congestion conversation’. The organisation, which has been based in the city for 25 years, says that there is latent demand for cycling in the region, but only if conditions are right.According to INRIX Manchester is … Read more
Have you been pinching the pennies over the last couple of months in anticipation for the big November spending spree that Black Friday has become?Several of us here at road.cc HQ have been doing just that, which makes today’s first foray into the world of Black Friday cycling deals – courtesy of Chain Reaction Cycles’ … Read more
The update to Garmin Connect is long overdue, and users will be pleasantly surprised to see colour-coded activity cards, a dashboard that is easily customisable and a simple way of comparing your data. Cycling app of the week: Garmin Connect Mobile Hack: How to restore your desktop Strava feed into Chronological orderThe activity cards show your most important stats … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series features an impatient driver who, after (illegally) following a cyclist along a bus lane in a major road in London, sticks his foot down and overtakes the rider, leaving him very little space.The incident happened earlier this week on New Kent Road between the Bricklayers’ … Read more
The Rouleur Classic opened its doors last night in London for the third year, and in between drinking free beer and catching up with industry types, I snapped some of the standout bikes on display. And there were some stunning bikes to feast your eyes upon, from legendary race bikes that celebrate the rich history of the … Read more
The Manhattan cycle path where eight people were killed during this week’s truck attack has reopened. Floral tributes have been laid, but it has also been revealed that campaigners called for bollards to be installed at entrance points after a cyclist was hit and killed by a drunk-driver over a decade ago.The four-mile-long Hudson River … Read more
Aqua Blue Sport will cause a stir next year when they turn up to their first race aboard their brand new 3T Strada race bikes, with hydraulic disc brakes and SRAM Force 1×11 drivetrain.Today, at the Rouleur Classic show in London, the team bike has been unveiled for the first time. The bikes are painted … Read more
The Endura Pakagilet II rolls to the size of a clenched fist and weighs less than your phone. With some decent tech features and affordable pricing, it’s a solid option for keeping warm in changeable conditions. The fit could be better, though. Pros: Super-light, tiny, very windproof, breathable Cons: Fit around the shoulders In our … Read more
