Cardiff City Council has attracted ridicule after installing what, at just eight feet long, is claimed to be Britain’s shortest cycle lane – although Cardiff Council say it’s a safe turning point… so maybe it doesn’t qualify.Whether or not it merits that accolade – anyone familiar with the Cycle Facility of the Month of the … Read more
Rose might not be a household name here but they’re a big name in Germany. Think of them as Viggle and it might make more sense. These Design bibshorts are their own-brand entry level shorts, priced at £35.90. That’s about as cheap as bibs get but these don’t go cheap on the design or the … Read more
Wiltshire County Council is reportedly considering banning lorries from a road where an army officer was killed by an HGV last month when he apparently swerved to avoid a pothole as he cycled home.The Mirror has reported that Conservative councillor Charles Howard, who represents The Collingbournes and Netheravon, has said that a working group has … Read more
KCNC are best known for their super-slinky drilled out bits but the SC Force handlebar is a simpler beast, a fairly standard road drop made from T-7451 Scandium alloy that’s light and comfy, and not too pricy either.Our test sample was an oversized 31.8mm bar in a 44cm width, which should by rights be the … Read more
CONI, the Italian Olympic Committee, has announced that a B sample taken from cyclocross rider Vania Rossi, who tested positive for third generation EPO CERA following her second-place finish in the Italian national cyclo-cross championships in January, has returned a “non-negative” result.The surprise finding – it is the first time that the test of a … Read more
The final section of a new bridge that will provide a vital link for cyclists and walkers across the River Ely in Cardiff Bay has been lifted into place this week with the help of Britain’s biggest crane.It took a full week for the four sections of the bridge, each of which weighs between 38 … Read more
Belt drive bikes eh? You wait for months for one and then two turn up almost simultaneously and not just any old belt drives either, after the sharp looking, sharp handling cool steel Fixie Inc Peacemaker comes the supremely understated and yet quite fantastical Trek District Carbon.The burning question in these parts is what is … Read more
Good Friday may have been a bit of a washout but if you’re in the Bristol area join us for a beer and an evening of cycling-related stuff at A Beautiful Machine in Bristol. We’ll be talking about road.cc and taking questions, and if we we can sort the technology we’ll stream proceedings live so … Read more
At £39.99 the Blackburn EX2 rack is a sturdy, good value piece of kit for commuting and touring alike. Made of aircraft quality aluminium with 4 supporting stays, the rack represents a stable and durable platform on which to carry either pannier bags or a child seat. The black anodised finish has shown to be … Read more
The second annual Tweed Run takes place in London a week on Saturday. Entries have long sold out, but ahead of the event which will once again see smartly-clad lady and gentleman riders take to London’s streets, its organisers have announced a collection of limited edition cycling products designed in collaboration with cycling brands including … Read more
