As a major overhaul of Britain’s taxation system starts to take effect, the Government has made it clear that the tax benefits associated with the Cycle to Work Scheme will remain in place. The confirmation came in a parliamentary answer to an MP’s question about the continuation of the scheme. The response from David Gauke, … Read more
This handsome steel tourer is a new entry into the increasingly popular drop-bars and discs category from German company Tout Terrain. Designed by Swiss ex-downhill biker Florian Weismann it boasts exotic kit, unusual design touches and an eye watering price tag. Don’t be fooled though, this is a heavy duty touring bike, not the fast … Read more
Do you breathe exclusively through your nose, perhaps due to an ill-conceived superglue-related prank or after sewing your lips together in a political protest? Well, if so, and if additionally you are troubled by dust, pollen, pollution and germs, a new product from America could be the answer to your prayers.First Defense Nasal Screens are … Read more
By the left, diiiis-MOUNT! That was the order given to six soldiers from the The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland as they reached the final few metres of a 1750-mile sponsored ride from central Italy to Edinburgh.Health and Safety regulations thwarted the riders’ hopes of pedalling all the way up to … Read more
Road safety charity the RAC Foundation claims that up to 6,000 lives on Britain’s roads and billions of pounds could be saved over the next decade if just some of the money used on road maintenance were spent more wisely. That’s the conclusion of research conducted on the organisation’s behalf by the Road Safety Foundation, … Read more
Shutt Velo Rapide, UK manufacturer of handmade Merino Perform cycling clothing, has announced that it has moved into the luxury retail market with partnerships signed with both Cycles UK and Vita Cycles.Cycles UK hold the exclusive rights to sell cycling goods in Harrods, and in addition to carrying the Shutt range will stock a bespoke-made … Read more
With rumours swirling in online forums that this weekend’s Paris-Roubaix Challenge – the mass participation amateur event before the Pro race – will be cancelled, road.cc can confirm that the event definitely will go ahead.We spoke to the organiser, ASO’s Laurent Boquillet, who, speaking from the start village at Saint Quentin, said: “Yes, I know … Read more
Mayor of London Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to emulate the success of the London Marathon by joining forces with the UCI to put on what will be the biggest timed bike race in the world with 30,000 amateur riders taking to the capital’s streets. The first edition is planned for 2013, running alongside a … Read more
This morning on a 12 mile commute into a strong head wind another rider sat on my back wheel for 9 miles, don’t you just hate that; no offer of taking a turn! For the last 3 miles I really dug in, pushed as big a gear as I could in order to break him, … Read more
While the eyes of the cycling world were focused on the Tour of Flanders last Sunday, some of Britain’s top riders were competing in the closest that this country has to Flanders-style racing, the Dengie Marshes Tour, and renowned cycling snapper Geoff Waugh turned to video to capture some of the action of the 113km … Read more
