Strava has introduced a number of new features for its Strava Premium members who pay £5.99 a month for the app.The benefits include free cyclist-specific insurance and discounts on cycling brands.All Premium members in the UK, USA, and Australia can access Sundays Insurance, which provides free smartphone and GPS device accidental damage cover (for devices … Read more
A motorist has been arrested in Canada and charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon after he was filmed repeatedly hitting a 74-year-old cyclist with a club-like implement.The incident took place in Peterborough, Ontario at around 11am on Tuesday morning, reports Global News.According to an police, an eyewitness said that the driver and … Read more
The Cafe du Cycliste Colour Socks are well made, high wicking and comfortable, but the price is higher than most.High? Low? Trainer cut? As the (almost totally inane) debate on sock length rages across the sock partisans, I tested out the Cafe du Cycliste Colour Socks Navy to see if they could bridge what seems … Read more
On what’s been a particularly non-summer late-July day down here at road.cc HQ in Bath, the DealCatcher’s got one deal in particular that’ll see you through British summer days like today.Alongside deals on a Colnago road bike and Cube bibshorts, today’s first deal is a 50% discount on Sportful’s short sleeve waterproof Fiandre jacket – perfect … Read more
Nationwide, the UK’s biggest building society, have clarified why they are introducing a requirement under the travel insurance provided to FlexPlus current account holders for them to wear a helmet while cycling on holiday.As we reported yesterday, the change will come into effect on 21 September and was notified to the building society’s members who … Read more
Edvald Boasson Hagen of Dimension Data, twice pipped to the line during this year’s Tour de France, has clinched his first stage win since 2011 this afternoon at Salon de Provence. There was no change in the general classification.The Norwegian was one of nine riders set to contest the victory at the end of the … Read more
Movistar rider and former Hour Record holder, Alex Dowsett, is to launch a £1.2 million shared pedestrian and cycle route in Surrey next week. The path, which runs along the A331 Blackwater Valley road, has been labelled ‘controversial’ by Get Surrey due to the impact of roadworks and the fact it was based on a … Read more
Mavic’s Vision Arm Warmers are a good versatile option for changeable weather – something to put in your pocket when venturing into mountainous areas, or for use in the fickle spring and autumn months in the UK. With a water repellent treatment and fleecy backed material, they provide plenty of protection – much more than … Read more
A Bristol man is celebrating turning 70 – by cycling 70 kilometres every day for 70 days.Jeff Webber, a member of the North Bristol Cycling Club, plans to rack up a total ascent of at least 70,000 metres during his 1-0-week challenge.Along the way, he is raising money for the Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal in … Read more
