From the mountains of Colorado to the streets of Portland, there’s no end of unique cycling experiences to be had in the United States. But can we, in any good conscience, really say that America is the home of cycling? There’s no getting away from the fact that the spiritual birthplace of bike riding, and especially … Read more
An HGV driver who admitted to not having seen the young cyclist at a Glasgow traffic junction before he ran her over, dragging her for 53 metres and causing her death, has been sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid community work under police supervision and banned from driving for 12 months.At the Glasgow Sheriff Court … Read more
The Pas Normal Studios Women’s Essential Thermal Long Tights hail from the style mecca of Copenhagen. The Danish brand has become well known for its beautiful cycling garments that come with a minimalist design ethic. But while those looks don’t come cheap – this is Scandi style we’re talking about – it can be worth … Read more
A cyclist from Derbyshire has shared footage of the moment a motorcyclist flew past them at an estimated speed of 120mph in an incident they said could have caused a “big problem” for a less experienced rider, and has criticised the police’s response to the video.road.cc reader Rob sent in our latest Near Miss of the Day … Read more
On episode 73 of the road.cc podcast, we hear from two cyclists who tell us their trials and tribulations of trying to get their bikes on the ferry… something that appears to be a tad more difficult than boarding one by car! Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on … Read more
In the last few decades, the abundance of data via power meters and cycling computers has changed the face of both professional and amateur cycling. As the data we can glean from tech such as GPS, heart rate monitors and power meters plateaus, could live-streaming aero sensors be the next revolution in road cycling? We’ve got our … Read more
The GripGrab Expert 2 Thermal Seamless Long Sleeve Base Layer is unusually thick and warm, and it works really well. It’s very comfy, breathes and wicks effectively, and is reasonably priced given its usefulness and built-to-last feel.It annoys me, because I’m a petty and awkward person, that seamless tops have seams. There’s even a big … Read more
While bike sales as a whole might be experiencing a downturn, the proliferation of discounted bikes is becoming more noticeable. We’re witnessing a scenario where the lingering effects of the pandemic, alongside issues like overstock, shipping delays and diminished demand for lower-tier bikes have converged. Strangely juxtaposed with these challenges, prices for high-end bike models … Read more
Police have released footage of a careless driver smashing into two female cyclists at a roundabout, causing the victims “life-changing injuries”. The motorist, Zahin Ali, has been jailed for 10 months and was also sentenced to a two-year driving ban at Reading Crown Court on Monday.The incident happened on 2 June last year, the two … Read more
