Commuting to work by bike or even just running errands on two wheels is a great way to get around. It’s often cheaper than using a private car or public transport, and it’ll help to keep you fit and active. Plus, it can even be quicker than other modes of transport as you can avoid … Read more
Police in Edinburgh have this morning confirmed a 37-year-old man has been “arrested and charged with alleged assault” following an incident in the city on Friday evening, video of which went viral on social media and showed the moment a cyclist was thrown to the ground by a driver who slammed the victim’s head against the road.The video, … Read more
The Ortlieb Vario might just be the bag you’ve been waiting for – part pannier, part backpack, it can be attached to your bike when you’re riding, and put on your back when you get off. The innovative flap system makes it easy to transition from one to the next, and, as you might expect from Ortlieb, … Read more
The Van Rysel D500 turbo trainer promises to reduce the price of direct-drive smart training without compromising on specs. It’s quiet, stable and provides more than enough resistance for high-power sprints, but despite its competitive price, it falls short compared with the more established competition.For more options, check out our guide to the best turbo … Read more
Ever waddled across a slippery cafe floor amid a mid-ride coffee stop and questioned why road cycling shoes can be so impractical when doing any distance of walking? Well, one road.cc reader thinks he’s come up with the solution — no, not switching to mountain bike pedals and cleats — instead, a new third shoe and cleat design to … Read more
Is it worth spending your hard-earned cash on an aero road helmet? We’ve put in the miles using a vast array of aero and ventilated helmets to see whether the claimed wattage savings ring true, and find out whether the gains make up for the compromises… Filippo Ganna teases new Kask aero road helmet (Image Credit: Instagram) … Read more
The Topeak Tune-Up Station is a convenient way to park, charge and perform basic servicing on your electric or acoustic bike. Featuring an adaptable stand, well-thought-out features and an upgrade kit to make working on your bike more convenient, it’s a very good option to keep things running at full power.Not sure what sort of … Read more
What a week it’s been for bizarre tech news. From the air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag and enhance safety” that is about to hit Kickstarter, through to AbsoluteBlack’s “extraordinary” oversized titanium pulley cage that they’ll only let you buy if they deem your bike worthy, we’ve had some fun this week. And no, it’s not anywhere … Read more
An investigation into a row between a local councillor and a group of cyclists, who claimed the politician aggressively confronted them after mistakenly believing that they had cycled on a historic landmark where riding bikes is prohibited, has concluded that there was no evidence to substantiate the cyclists’ assertions that the “ranting” councillor’s actions were … Read more
