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Near Miss of the Day 910: Cyclist “let down” by police response to shocking close pass by speeding driver
A cyclist who was on the receiving end of a shocking close pass from a speeding driver with a traffic island approaching that left him “shaken” has criticised police for offering the offending driver the choice of points or a fine as punishment. road.cc reader Tony, who goes by the name CykelTony on YouTube, was cycling along a … Read more
100% Hypercraft Gloss Black Photochromic Lens
These 100% Hypercraft glasses in gloss black with a photochromic lens have a decent range of visible light transmission and a quick reaction time. They also offer a comfortable fit, which initially felt loose but proved to be secure even on the roughest rides.> Buy now: 100% Hypercraft glasses with photochromic lens for £134.99 from … Read more
Cycling and the General Election: Do the UK’s political parties care about cycling and active travel? We take a deep dive into the 2024 manifestos
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or become adept at turning off the TV as soon as you hear Question Time’s twinkly theme, then you’ll be well aware that the next UK general election is fast approaching. And with under two weeks to go until the polling stations open, all of the main parties … Read more
Gates, barriers, and chicanes being installed on Britain’s “most expensive street” to keep cyclists out
“Safety” measures, including gates, barriers, and chicanes, are being installed on Kensington Palace Gardens — the London avenue dubbed Billionaires’ Row and Britain’s “most expensive street” thanks to its £35 million average house price — to keep cyclists out and prioritise the “safety and wellbeing” of diplomats and other high-profile, ultra-rich residents.Two weeks ago, it was reported that Kensington Palace … Read more
Drunk driver with six empty beer cans in SUV rams two cyclists, before driving over stricken rider, in shocking hit-and-run in Texas
A drink driver with half a dozen empty beer cans in his vehicle who rammed into the back of two cyclists, before using his SUV to run over one of the cyclists as they lay on the ground after the impact, has been arrested and charged in Texas, as cyclists have labelled the incident “attempted murder”.31-year-old Benjamin Hylander … Read more
Coming to a head near you soon? Cycling helmet with integrated airbag is one step closer to reality as POC patent approved
Following the initial announcement of their collaboration in 2022 to create a helmet equipped with airbag technology, cycling helmet brand POC and automotive safety system specialists Autoliv have successfully patented the design, that the Swedish companies claim will provide superior head protection for cyclists. This technology is intended to complement a hardshell helmet, which serves as the secondary … Read more
Topeak RaceRocket Mini
The Topeak RaceRocket Mini is small and light and will get your tyres back up to usable pressures surprisingly quickly. With comfortable ergonomics and a nice-to-hold gripper, it’s a good choice, screwing onto valves to create a super secure link. I wasn’t able to reach the claimed psi, and it does sometimes take a few … Read more