The Exposure Sirius Mk6 DayBright is a really good commuting light that mounts easily to the handlebar and pumps out a generous 575 lumens. Its new DayBright mode increases your visibility during daytime rides with specific pulse pattern designed to be seen up to a mile away. Pros: DayBright mode, simple to use, good quality … Read more
If you’ve ever cycled in France, it can sometimes seem like a breath of fresh air after riding in the UK, with many motorists giving much more space when overtaking than typically happens in the UK.That’s not to say that there aren’t dangerous drivers on the other side of the Channel, however – remember Chris … Read more
It’s been another busy week at road.cc HQ, with plenty of winter gear coming our way as the temperatures are well and truly beginning to take a chillier turn. Here are five products that caught our eye before they went home with their reviewers… dhb Carbon Road Shoes£120.00dhb Aeron Carbon Road Shoe Dial – sides (Image Credit: … Read more
The names of the pro teams are part of the language of cycling, but what the title sponsors actually do is sometimes a mystery to most of us. Okay, we all know that Ineos is a chemical company with a sideline in Land Rover wannabe cars and BMC Racing Team didn’t leave much room for confusion, … Read more
The second generation of London’s Santander Cycles public hire scheme bicycles have been officially unveiled in the heart of the capital this morning.Made in Stratford-upon-Avon by iconic British bike manufacturer Pashley, the bikes are lighter than the original ones that they will gradually replace in the scheme’s fleet.“It’s great news that the first of our … Read more
The Altura Nightvision Evo 3 Waterproof Jacket brings together good breathability, strong waterproofing and windproofing, and very high levels of visibility into one well-made package.As the nights have been closing in (and the clocks will have gone back by the time you read this), lights have made their way onto bars, full mudguards have appeared, and … Read more
Our latest Near Miss of the Day feature shows just some of the hazards that a London cycle commuter will encounter on a daily basis.Those include pedestrians who are seemingly oblivious to traffic, motorcyclists in bike lanes or passing riders at speed, and buses pulling in too quickly after an overtake.The video was shot in … Read more
Alberto Contador’s retirement signifies the “end of an era” for professional cycling, according to Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana champion Chris Froome.The Team Sky rider was speaking after the 34-year-old Spaniard, one of six men to have won all three Grand Tours, rode the final race of his career at the inaugural Tour … Read more
A major new shopping centre has opened in Oxford with just 3 per cent of the promised 1,000 cycle spaces.The Westgate development in Oxford houses a John Lewis and dozens of other stores and restaurants, but according to local campaigners Cyclox: The developer has run rings around the planning authorities and has breached their planning … Read more
Strava users now have a way of restoring the chronological feed on the social network for athletes – assuming they use the Chrome or Firefox browsers to access it.Earlier this month, Strava unveiled its latest update that ordered posts and notifications based on an algorithm similar to those employed by Facebook or Instagram.> Strava makes … Read more
