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Almost 2 million people on low income or not in employment want to cycle, but are “effectively excluded” due to high costs and lack of discounts like Cycle to Work, finds Sustrans research
A report from active travel charity Sustrans has found that a total of 1.9 million, or 38 per cent of people on a low income or not in employment want to cycle, or cycle more, but are priced out of the activity and its benefits due to the high costs and the lack of discount … Read more
An air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag and “enhance safety” is about to hit Kickstarter
Yep, you’re reading and seeing that right… Hong Kong-based innovators Ram Air Fairing (RAF, but not that RAF) will soon be starting a crowdfunding campaign for its ‘Pioneering Bike Backpack’ that is designed to reduce drag and enhance safety. “Say goodbye to cumbersome gear and hello to effortless cycling with our lightweight solution”, boast the enthusiastic founders.The Pioneering … Read more
“This is why we run cameras”: Cyclists share horrifying stories of assault after rider pushed off bike by man in passing van, as police label act as “despicable random attack”
Multiple cyclists have come forward to share their stories of having been assaulted on the road by drivers or passengers in motor vehicles, after a cyclist riding to work was pushed off his bike in Nottingham in March, but the perpetrators have gone unarrested by the police who described the act as a “despicable random … Read more
Are the “world’s first” wrapper-free bars the ultimate jersey-friendly fuel for cyclists? Plus more cool stuff from Oakley, Kask, Coros + Connex
We have cycling accessories galore in this week’s edition of Five Cool Things – from a £12 chain ring wear checker to Kask’s new £320 aero helmet. Oakley sunglasses, the latest Coros Pace 3 smartwatch and wrapper-less snacks also make the cut of the coolest bits to have arrived at the road.cc HQ for testing recently… Oakley Sphaera sunglasses (£191) 2024 Oakley Sphaera sunglasses (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Ekoi Road Grey Mid-Season Jersey
The Ekoi Road Grey Mid-Season Jersey does what it sets out to do. It’s a lightweight, well-made top that’s effective for cycling during those cool though not super-cold days. It’s made of a super-stretchy material, which is comfortable and breathable, has a full complement of pockets and I think you could wear it all year … Read more