It’s that time again. We’re a bit short on tiffin today so it’s going to have to be the usual road.cc falllback position: Zipvit recovery bars. Actually we’re short of even them now, it might have to be dry Motor Tabs. Mmmmm, fizzy.Anyway enough of this nonsense – you want to know who’s won. Well, … Read more
Police forces across Scotland are carrying out a crackdown on dangerous driving and speeding on rural roads this weekend.According to the BBC, police patrols are being increased in country areas to catch drivers and motorcyclists who are failing to observe the rules of the road.The three-day campaign is being coordinated by the Association of Chief … Read more
Cyclists are this morning criticising Edinburgh council chiefs who have severely cut back a proposed bike hire scheme along the lines of those already running in Paris and Barcelona and about to run in London in July.Edinburgh is the only UK city to have signed up to the Charter of Brussels, a commitment to cycling … Read more
You will know by now our weakness for the Yorkshire clothing maker Shutt Velo Rapide. Something about snappy-looking modern cycling kit in the most up-to-date fabrics but made in the very heart of the traditional wool garment industry.Call it rooting for the underdog if you like, although with the way things have been going for … Read more
As we reported yesterday London’s first two cycle superhighways will officially open on the 19th of July, but they are not without their critics, video blogger gaz545 prompted much discussion on road.cc last month with his film of some of the trial sections on the cycle superhighway running from Merton to Central London. TfL have … Read more
A teenager was refused a repair kit for a punctured bicycle tyre because staff feared he might sniff the glue inside.Daniel Cottrell, who is two months short of his 18th birthday, was shopping with his dad in a 99p Store when staff refused to sell the kit, which includes a 5ml tube of vulcanizing solution.The … Read more
Toy car maker Corgi has announced a ‘Destination London’ range of offical 2012 Olympics vehicles including a series of 40 London 1:64 scale taxis, one of which features track cycling.Of course, with 40 taxis as well as buses, there will be ample space for all the other not-so-important sports. Each taxi will cost £5.The trade … Read more
With the 2010 version of Etape Caledonia on Sunday and considering the infamous ‘tack attack’ last year the event organisers IMG issued a statement yesterday with the intention of tackling participants’ safety fears head on.According to event director Jon Hazan “IMG would like to reassure cyclists that safety is our primary concern. The Etape Caledonia … Read more
SKS Race Blades have spawned a host of arguably competent imitators but few can match the superior materials, precision fit and legendary build quality backed by a five year warranty. Sure, they’re not comparable with the full- length type in terms of weather protection (for the bike at least) but they weigh a good deal … Read more
Hot news for those who like to read about cycling in all its glorious variety – issue 4 of the Ride Journal is thudding off the presses as we speak and will be going on sale from Monday 31st of this month – that much ink takes a fair bit of drying y’know. If you’re … Read more
