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Rohan Dennis handed suspended sentence and disqualified from driving for five years after causing wife Melissa Hoskins’ death

Retired pro cyclist and two-time world time trial champion Rohan Dennis has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from driving for five years for causing the death of his wife, former Olympic cyclist and world champion Melissa Hoskins.Hoskins, 32, was struck by the car Dennis was driving during a confrontation following an argument … Read more

Specialized S-Works Ares 2 shoes

The Specialized S-Works Ares 2 is a brilliant road shoe, perfectly suited to anyone looking for optimal power transfer without compromising on comfort. There have been plenty of refinements to the original Ares – better looks, improved ventilation and less of a battle to get on. There really is a lot to like about this … Read more

Speeding elderly motorist who killed cyclist sentenced to 10 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 29 months for careless driving

A 75-year-old motorist who struck and killed a cyclist while speeding on a rural road near Shaftesbury has been sentenced to 10 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 29 months, besides being required to pass an extended driving test to regain his licence.Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old local cyclist, was riding with a friend along the B3081 … Read more

“Appalling response — do better”: Charity behind London parks slammed for continuing “war on cyclists” while refusing to apply same code of conduct to drivers; Giant hidden pothole writes off cyclist’s carbon wheelset; Giro action + more on the live blog

Be careful where you buy your brake pads, kids: a cautionary tale on how to spot fakes after I got duped by some convincing counterfeit Shimano

I like to keep stock of consumables so I can replace bits when I notice they need it. Typically late at night or at the weekend, when an emergency LBS trip is not so convenient.The latest fix session involved the rear disc brake of my Tripster, flat mount Ultegra calliper. It’s been squeaky for a … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 925: Bus driver almost causes collision overtaking cyclists

A cyclist has shared footage of the moment a bus driver overtook them and another rider, almost colliding with an oncoming driver and swerving back in front of the cyclists, “almost crushing” them.The incident happened in Potters Bar back in March, the road.cc reader involved explaining how “they almost collided with an oncoming driver in their own … Read more

You can now make your mechanical SRAM Eagle 70 or 90 drivetrain electric and wireless, as SRAM unveils GX AXS T-Type upgrade kit

Cyclist sues New York Police Department over “malicious and outrageous” fines for jumping red lights, arguing officers are getting traffic law wrong

A New York cyclist has filed a lawsuit against the city’s police department and has accused the force of getting the law wrong when issuing fines to cyclists who ride through red lights.Last week we reported that New York’s cycling community had hit back at plans to issue criminal court summons, rather than regular traffic … Read more

Lezyne Smart Vice Phone Mount

The Lezyne Smart Vice Phone Mount is a secure and convenient way to carry your phone on your handlebar. Quick to fit or remove, it fits any size of phone and pivots between landscape and portrait. If you need your phone in sight, it’s a great choice.The evolution of phones into navigation and sports tracking … Read more