Sustrans has called on local authorities to invest more in walking and cycling to provide alternative transport options for people forced to reduce their reliance on their cars as the cost of motoring continues to escalate, with the RAC saying that nearly half of drivers have cut down the number of trips they make.The finding … Read more
Tifosi is a US brand producing an incredibly wide range of sports eyewear, and these Slip glasses share many features other Tifosi glasses previously tested on road.cc – but they also differ in a couple of important ways too. First, the lenses. These are made from polycarbonate, a plastic designed to flex slightly, which is … Read more
Academics in Australia claim to have settled for once and for all the question of whether compulsory helmet laws in the state of New South Wales have indeed led to a reduction in head injuries among cyclists.Their assertion, reported by ABC News, is the latest chapter in a long-running argument ignited last August by a … Read more
Me and that Trevor Allen, he of road.cc and Ergon 24 MTB fame, are off on an attempt to cycle back to Colchester from Bath this week – Friday 1st of July to be precise. It’s 320km and should be a lorra lorra fun. Either that or a horrific, scarring experience.Either way, it’s the furthest … Read more
The SKS Diago’s sleek appearance sets it apart from the vast majority of mini pumps but the design isn’t just for show. The smooth integration of the handle and pump head helps to prevent grit and dirt from fouling the mechanism whilst the ridges that run the length on the pump clip nicely into the … Read more
Ben Swift’s string of successes this season has been recognised through his inclusion in a strong Team Sky squad for next month’s Tour de France, full of riders able to make an impact on the race as well as supporting Bradley Wiggins general classification aspirations. The British ProTeam will also be changing its colours from … Read more
In a protracted period of denial I’ve put of writing this entry for long enough but I suppose it’s time to face facts… the Etape dream is over.Well, that sounds awfully melodramatic, but for this year at least I will not be able to realise my ambition of elevating my cycling fitness level and riding … Read more
Priority should be given to walking, cycling and public transport over private car use in London if the capital is to be saved from gridlock says a new report from the Greater London Authority’s Transport Committee. The report also calls for more accurate traffic counts by TfL particularly with reference to numbers of walkers and … Read more
Photo credit: CheesybeanZAnother weekend, another race – only this time I would be on the other side of the tape spectating and hanging out in the pits, instead of out on the race course. The event: Mountain Mayhem, the UK’s largest and longest running 24 hour mountain bike race. This was my first Mayhem and … Read more
Mark Cavendish has warned his rivals in next month’s Tour de France that he is approaching the race in better form than ever before and that despite changes to the way points are awarded, he is planning on pursuing the green jersey by doing what he does best – winning stages. The HTC Highroad rider … Read more
