Someone let Chris Grayling know. The new Audi A8 will lock its doors if it detects a cyclist approaching, meaning the driver and passengers should be unable to door someone.Audi’s exit warning system has been around for a while, but this takes things up a notch. Previously, the car would simply alert occupants to approaching … Read more
The Aqua T50 Roll Bag is actually part of Oxford’s motorcycle-specific range, but since it sent it to us we decided to test it anyway and found it a useful waterproof hold-all for sporting events and holidays.The bag is made from a vinyl-like material in a welded construction. The seams are broad and flat and, … Read more
“Just out report: ‘United Kingdom crime rises 13% annually amid spread of Radical Islamic terror.’ not good, we must keep America safe!” tweeted Donald Trump earlier today. Here at road.cc we’ve consulted the figures and, assuming the link the US president draws is entirely justifiable and appropriate, it seems that radical Islamic terrorists are after … Read more
Boddingtons Bitter has been relaunched with a cycling-themed ad – but not all is at it seems.The spot, called Tour de Formby, features a cyclist preparing for a ride with an American accented-voiceover saying phrases such as “Take the pain … take the punishment … take the road less hilly …”It then cuts back to … Read more
Beacon Helmet, a Kickstarter project that road.cc recently reported on, is being accused of copyright infringement by Blaze because they claim the laser image of a bike that projects out of the front of the helmet is Blaze’s own patented innovation, appearing on their Laserlight front bike light.Review: Blaze Laserlight front light Blaze Laserlight to be rolled … Read more
British Cycling has released a statement in response to Halfords’ much-maligned Sharing the Road survey. It’s expressed its position that “laws should be developed using evidence.”While Halfords pronounced itself “pleasantly surprised” with what its survey revealed, some of the findings have given rise to strongly anti-cycling headlines.The Sun headlined its story “LICENCE TO BIKE Cyclists … Read more
When it first launched in 2006 the original Roadrat was an attempt by British mountain bike brand Cotic to offer a fast and versatile urban city road bike with a compact frame, flat bars, disc brakes and lively handling that would suit those coming from more of a mountain bike background. It was a bike … Read more
The Hump Flare men’s gilet is a wind and showerproof ‘warm weather safety layer’. In my view, Hump has struck the right balance between safety and comfort, and the adjustable fit means it can be racy or relaxed to suit your riding.Its made from our old friend polyester, which is pretty much standard at this … Read more
Dr Richard Freeman, the doctor who received the infamous Jiffy bag at the 2011 Critérium du Dauphiné, has resigned from British Cycling because of ill health. The Guardian reports that he has left without a financial settlement.Records released by computer hackers after last summer’s Rio Olympics showed that Sir Bradley Wiggins took the controversial drug … Read more
A young French professional cyclist has been killed in a crash involving an ambulance during a race on the Pacific island of New Caledonia.Mathieu Riebel, aged 20, died instantly in the collision which happened on the descent of the Col de La Pirogue during Stage 9 of the Tour Air France de Nouvelle-Caledonie, reports France … Read more
