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Residents claim “jumped-up, arrogant” cyclists will cause “carnage at the expense of pedestrians” as controversial cycling ban to finally be lifted on shopping street to “improve choice of routes”
A council is set to reverse a controversial cycling ban on a pedestrianised shopping street in Bicester and start a trial which would allow people to ride on it at all times of the day, leading to comments from residents who claim that “jumped-up, arrogant” cyclists will cause “carnage” and pose a risk to pedestrians, … Read more
Transport Secretary wants end to “perverse half cycle lanes” and hints at long-term funding for cycling and walking
Cyclists in England could see an end to the “perverse outcomes” that deliver “half a cycle lane and then you’re chucked out onto a dual carriageway” as the Transport Secretary says long-term funding for cycle routes could be in the pipeline from next year.Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, told the Transport Select Committee today the … Read more
“I feel safer between buses and cars”: Violent bikejackings force cyclists to avoid popular cycling path which has turned into “Wild West” with an “epidemic of joyriding”
UPDATE: After multiple calls from cyclists for CCTV cameras to be installed to deter the rising number of violent bikejackings on the popular walking and cycling route between Bristol and Bath, South Gloucestershire Council has told road.cc that action has finally been taken to do so.A spokesperson for South Gloucestershire Council, said: “Due to recent incidents reported … Read more
Polartec Power Shield – the ultimate cycling fabrics for winter rides
With summer but a distant memory, anybody who wants to keep riding knows that garment choice – and especially fabric choice – is crucial for comfortable autumn and winter adventures. If you’re looking for a name you can trust to keep you warm, dry and protected, Polartec has to be at the top of the … Read more
Syncros Capital SL 40 Wheelset
The Syncros Capital SL wheels have been high up our reviewing wish list for some time, and come with the tagline of ‘Ride the future today’. The one-piece carbon construction certainly sets them apart from ‘traditional’ wheels and if the Capital SLs are anything to go by then the future of road wheels is stable, … Read more
