As you’ll know, the main reason many cyclists buy cameras to mount on their helmet or bike is to capture evidence of poor driving.That’s exactly what road.cc reader Sean Bickerdike did on the very first day he used his GoPro camera on his commute last month as a van driver passed him with minimal space … Read more
Any full-sized bike from the Sven Cycles range can now be modified with collapsible sections so it can be packed into one of their purpose-built briefcases or rucksacks. Beginner’s guide to transporting to bike Sven Cycles launch semi-customised bikesOwners will just need one small tool to disassemble their bike, which can then be stowed away inside either of … Read more
The Royal Parks has announced that Bushy Park’s Duke’s Head Passage has been reopened to cyclists after ‘no cycling’ signs were put in April 2016. New signage states that is a pedestrian priority area and that ‘considerate behaviour is welcome’.When cyclists were banned, the behaviour of some and ‘near misses’ with other park users were … Read more
I was rather hoping to be soakin’ in some Californian-style sunshine rather than soakin’ wet during the first Grinduro on this side of the Atlantic. But we didn’t let the rain spoil proceedings, and chilled riding, hard racing, great food, beer, music and entertainment were enjoyed by everyone that made the trip to the beautiful … Read more
Although all Tour de France riders use shifters from the big component brands, there’s a surprising amount of variety when it comes to setups.That said, when we’ve checked out the team bikes this year we’ve not seen any riders using mechanical shifting, all of them preferring to change gear electronically, whereas in previous years the … Read more
Team Sky’s decision to control media access during yesterday’s second rest day at the Tour de France has backfired spectacularly, with many mainstream outlets focusing just as much on an extraordinary outburst by Sir Dave Brailsford against a cycling journalist as they are on Chris Froome’s thoughts on the final week of the race.Ahead of … Read more
According to analysis carried out by the BBC, between 2013 and 2016 75 per cent of bike theft investigations were closed with no suspect identified.The figures come from the official police data website, which goes into greater detail than the published crime statistics.It may have gained plaudits for its close pass operation, but West Midlands … Read more
The PRR 2.0 Speedfondo bibshorts from Italian brand Alé are like a Swiss Army knife for your legs. With a highly compressive fabric to reduce muscle fatigue, lightweight mesh bibs to keep you cool, and a water-repellent finish to keep you dry in a summer shower, you’re pretty much covered for all weathers and every … Read more
Following today’s second rest day, the Tour de France resumes tomorrow with six stages remaining and one of the tightest battles for the overall that has been seen in years.You have to go back to 2008 for the last time the General Classification was tighter than this with 15 stages raced.Back then, Franck Shleck held … Read more
A close pass in Richmond Park in south west London is, sadly, not a rare event – there are a lot of motorists and cyclists looking to share the roadspace, after all. But here’s one made by a police officer, driving a Metropolitan Police Service vehicle.The cyclist on the receiving end was road.cc reader, Cycling … Read more
