It always amazes me how many miles you can rack up in the city. Last week I had a 32 mile commute between meetings from Chiswick to Islington, back to Twickernam and finishing in the West End. 30 miles of stop start, exhilarating riding through traffic and hug variety, whether you are riding in one … Read more
Nearly two and a half years after Mayor of London Boris Johnson ordered Transport for London (TfL) to axe funding for the Metropolitan Police’s Commercial Vehicle Education Unit, forcing it to close, he and TfL have announced today that they have made additional funding available to the police unit that replaced it.The press release, which … Read more
Pacific Outdoor Equipment’s Rejkyavik waterproof backpack should satisfy short-haul traffic jammers and cross country mountain bikers wanting to lug stuff around while keeping their machines frisky and uncluttered whether weaving through the urban sprawl or flicking through the singletrack.Lightweight, yet old boots’ tough construction coupled with an ergonomic profile keeps moderate loads (capacity is 17.5 … Read more
Glamorous brands like Look and Santini are all very well and they certainly attract a crowd whether they exhibit at a big public show or a more intimate ‘trade-only’ affair like the one we’ve been at these last two days hosted by Fisher Outdoor Leisure, one of the big importers and distributors to the UK’s … Read more
Sustrans has told road.cc that it has received confirmation from the Longleat Estate that cyclists will be continued to allow to use the sections of National Cycle Route 24 and 25 that run through the grounds of the stately home in Wiltshire, although it adds that the issue of access remains “under review.”As reported on … Read more
Joanna Rowsell was one of Great Britain’s star riders at last week’s UCI Track World Cup in London, following up Friday’s victory in the team pursuit alongside Dani King and Laura Trott by winning the individual pursuit on Saturday evening. That performance made her one of only two British riders – the other being Sir … Read more
Cycle campaigners in Oxford have slammed two proposals for a redesign of a key junction in the city, warning that if either is adopted, it is inevitable that cyclists will die or suffer serious injury. Oxfordshire County Council, however, insists that the shared-space scheme benefits vulnerable road users, while also smoothing traffic flow.Local cycle campaign … Read more
Bristol’s Park Street played host to the second annual Red Bull Hill Chasers event on Saturday night, with the fast and furious hillclimb contested by 16 invited athletes and 16 qualifiers, many of them local riders. In the end it was the qualifiers who won the day, with Wiggle’s Ben Simmons taking the win in … Read more
Look’s Kéo Power pedal is now available to buy in the UK as is their new cyclocross bike, and that seems like a good enough reason to take a good look at them.Fisher Outdoor Leisure, one of Britain’s biggest bike and components distributors, are currently running an expo for dealers and journalists, giving us the … Read more
Bell the famous high-speed-sports helmet makers have named their latest top-level cycling helmet after what they’re claiming as the world’s first automotive speed shop “Bell Auto Parts” from whence the helmet-making sprang. It was located at 3633 Gage Avenue in the town of Bell, just outside Los Angeles.According to their announcement today, “The Gage is … Read more
