It’s been quite the week for Strava drama. First, Rory Townsend sharpened up for the Tour of Britain by smashing the previous fastest time up Box Hill, then just two days later a group of strong riders from Foran Cycling Team rocked up at the iconic Surrey climb, leading out Dom Jackson to a quite ridiculous 33.7km/h ascent and knocking … Read more
A drink-driver who drank “five pints and a measure of spirit” during an evening-long pub session before driving home, hitting and killing a cyclist while speeding at 38mph on a 30mph road has been sentenced to six years in prison.Vicky Hardy was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for her actions in the early hours of a morning in … Read more
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team have been confronted by pro-Palestine activists ahead of the Tour of Britain, with further protests expected at each of the stages this week.In a video posted on Instagram by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (SPSC), an activist is seen approaching staff at one of the team’s cars in the Scottish Borders … Read more
The Rudy Project Skudo Helmet looks good and the quality is impressive, but the comfort is merely okay, the sizing is a bit odd and it’s awkward to adjust. Given the price, the lack of a rotational impact system is surprising, too.Check out other options in our guide to the best cycling helmets.I usually fit … Read more
A drunk cyclist who hit two women on a pavement in Cheshire before riding off, leaving one of the victims unconscious, with broken teeth and an injury to her little finger that later had to be amputated, has been given a suspended jail sentence.Carwyn Thomas pleaded guilty to two charges of causing bodily harm by wanton … Read more
This week’s Five Cool Things include some sunglasses and white shoes for if summer makes a reappearance, a windproof jacket and durable tyres for when it most likely doesn’t, and some Fizik shoes with soles that are much brighter than this morning’s weather. Here are the key details before the full reviews land on road.cc in the coming weeks… … Read more
