Roadcc Archives

“A bike lane doesn’t close a village”: Dame Sarah Storey defends cycle lane blamed for “ruining business” and “killing village”, calls shops closing “a coincidence, not an unexpected consequence”

Britain’s most successful Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, who balances training with her role as Greater Manchester’s Active Travel Commissioner, has defended a cycle lane project in the area, arguing concerns it has “killed” business are unfounded.Business owners in the Rochdale village of Castleton have spoken out about the bike lane project, part of a wider £4.4 million … Read more

Zwift Racing League round 5: rider roundup

Tomorrow is the final round of the the first season of this winter’s Zwift Racing League and both the road.cc teams – the Choppers in C and the Ballers in B – are doing just fine. To be honest the main yardstick for this kind of stuff is: has it been a good laugh? And … Read more

Cyclists “horrified” by Iain Duncan Smith’s Telegraph column suggesting “dangerous cyclists should be driven off our roads”, as Conservative MP accused of ignoring main road safety issues in latest call for stricter legislation

Iain Duncan Smith’s campaign for updated legislation to punish instances of “dangerous cycling” continued this weekend, the MP penning a column in the Telegraph newspaper titled: “Dangerous cyclists should be driven off our roads”.The language used “horrified” some cyclists online, many urging the Conservative politician to look beyond just those who ride bicycles if he … Read more

Madison Roam Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey

The Madison Roam Short Sleeve Jersey is described as ‘a multi-purpose’ design, ‘to cater for long days out on the bike’. With generous pockets and a generally excellent design (especially for the price), it’s good for gravel, touring and training, and even cross country mountain biking. That said, the material is thicker and less airy … Read more

“People around Tom Pidcock don’t help,” says Geraint Thomas, as 2018 Tour de France winner weighs in on Ineos deselection “bull****”; Cyclocross wheel stamp response to “dirty” insults, claims Iserbyt; Subtly terrible cycle lanes + more on the live blog

Pinarello Dogma X Dura Ace Di2

I’ll admit I wasn’t too enthusiastic when the Pinarello Dogma X Dura-Ace Di2 turned up as I’ve always preferred racy bikes with aggressive geometry – the endurance bike concept never fully capturing my interest. But the Dogma X surprised me and possibly changed my perception of endurance bikes. Featuring slightly relaxed angles and room for … Read more

Cycle your way out of hospital: In-bed cycling for critically ill patients found to reduce intensive care stays and improve physical function

As the old Victorian proverb goes (sort of), a bike ride a day keeps the doctor away. And the clear health benefits of cycling – as long as you don’t get hit by a driver – have certainly been proven over the years.Last year, doctors and health workers were given the green light to prescribe … Read more

UCI Gravel Racing – Positive progress or is it just a trend?

Tailfin Bar Bag System

CeramicSpeed UFO Drip All Conditions

CeramicSpeed UFO Drip All Conditions isn’t, as its name implies, a chain wax that’s suitable for all conditions. It’s best suited to mostly dry conditions, though the odd puddle here and there is fine. Its durability is reasonable, lasting up to about 100 miles per coating, and it’s easy to apply, if on the messy … Read more