Edinburgh tram bosses ignored warnings that cycle lanes should be installed along the length of the network, two years before a woman was killed last week.Hans van der Stok, a Dutch consultant, told Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE) that cyclists needed to be a priority, and even busy streets like Princes Street and Leith Walk could … Read more
A new 1.5km cycle circuit has been approved for Hereford Racecourse. The Hereford Times reports that the project, which will not be council-funded, will cost around £600,000 and will make use of the parking, changing and refreshment facilities already at the site.As well as hosting races, the six-metre wide circuit will also be used for … Read more
A Milton Keynes driver has been sentenced to 175 hours of community service for causing the death of a cyclist by careless driving. David Stanley hit and killed Warren Trotman while driving a white Ford Transit van on the A5127 Birmingham Road in Lichfield on October 17, 2015.MKCitizen reports that Trotman was riding from Wall … Read more
The Castelli Prologo V Jersey brings together great breathability, strong looks, and a comfortable fit to create a very good summer cycling top.The Prologo is now in its fifth iteration, as you can probably tell from the V in the name. Castelli claims it’s the closest to the fundamental ideals of what it wants a jersey to be, … Read more
Today saw the beginning of what could be a revolution in professional cycling with the start of the Hammer Series – but it’s a format that has left many people mystified.In a sport where it’s race owners – ASO, RCS and Flanders Classics in particular – that reap the financial rewards, the teams that actually, … Read more
Humberside Police are urging bicycle owners to use a decent lock following a spike in thefts in May. The Yorkshire Post reports that the number of thefts reported in the area rose from 132 in April to 184 in May.The force said that in the majority of cases, bikes had been taken by opportunists who … Read more
Socks aren’t just for Christmas! Especially road.cc socks. They’re for all year round. And if you haven’t added a pair to your sock drawer yet, here’s your chance.This #mycyclingweekend we want to see your footwear. Not your shoes, but those wonderful bits of material that keep your feet warm or cool, depending on the weather.Our … Read more
Text To Ticket is a mobile app that will see its users paid $5 for submitting videos of people using mobile phones while driving. But before you start pondering how big a house you’ll buy with the proceeds, it’s worth pointing out two things: the app is currently US-only and every sighting has to be … Read more
1. Tom Dumoulin has nerves of steel, and proved why he’s a winnerDespite falling behind going into the final day of the Giro, Dumoulin managed to hold his nerve and blitz the time trial through Milan and seize the pink jersey from Nairo Quintana. It was expected the dutchman would succeed, being the far superior time trialler, but it … Read more
Flaer’s Revive does a very good job of cleaning up your pride and joy, especially if you pair it with Flaer’s Guard (review to come). It is a bit pricey, but works better than cheaper store-branded options I’ve tried, and I’d say it’s worth the money.The bottle it comes in has a nozzle with three … Read more
