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“Do they ever tell drivers to get out and push?” Locals slam ‘Cyclists Dismount and Use Footway’ signs as cycle lane closed due to roadworks, leading to “horrifying” close passes – but council insists signs “comply to required legal standards”

The use of ‘Cyclists Dismount’ signs at road works, forcing people with bikes to either walk them along the pavement or risk mingling with close passing traffic on the road, has long been a controversial one, with cycling activists describing the implementation of the signs as “discriminatory” towards cyclists and people who use cycles as … Read more

road.cc CANCELLED by Ineos! What happened when we tried to take pics of the new Pinarello Dogma + Does cycling policy need a reset after the election?

Oi, you there! You can’t record your podcast around here…We’ve got a special bonus Dauphiné and election edition of the road.cc Podcast this week, because surely you didn’t think we were going to ignore that incident, involving a seemingly super top secret new Pinarello Dogma and a stubborn British team at the key pre-Tour tune-up race, … Read more

Lore Cycle introduces the “world’s most advanced road cycling shoe”… and it’ll cost you over £1,000

Lore Cycle has unveiled its latest innovation in cycling shoes with the launch of the LoreTwo, touted as “the best fitting and biomechanically efficient shoes ever made”. The LoreTwo is a custom-made carbon cycling shoe designed to deliver a superior fit and enhanced pedalling efficiency compared to traditional cycling shoes, according to the brand. The fit is achieved … Read more

Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Back in 2018 I wrote about the recommendations made to the Government to introduce the offence of ‘causing death by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, and causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate cycling’. As you may have seen in the news recently, the new law of ‘causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate … Read more

“Read the Highway Code – that is not a safe pass”: Police say post advising drivers to give cyclists “an arm’s length” of space while overtaking was published “in error”

Thames Valley Police have apologised and issued a reminder to motorists that they should leave cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space while overtaking, after a social media post and image appearing to advise drivers that an “arm’s length” of space was enough to pass safely was fiercely criticised by cyclists – prompting the force … Read more

Britain’s “most expensive street” bans cyclists and pedestrians – after complaints about “dangerous” cyclists causing “near misses” and putting residents and diplomats “at risk”

Concerns about “speeding” cyclists using an exclusive London street as a cut-through, allegedly leading to several complaints of “near misses” with residents and diplomats, have led to the road being temporarily closed to both people on bikes and pedestrians while a safety review is held.Kensington Palace Gardens, a half-mile-long tree-lined avenue dubbed Britian’s most expensive … Read more

British squad hit by bike theft at Tour of Britain as all 14 bikes stolen from mechanic’s van – just days after team’s rider was hit and “threatened” by 4×4 driver

Just days after Lifeplus Wahoo were rocked by the news that one of their riders was forced to miss this week’s Tour of Britain Women after being hit by an overtaking motorist at “high speed” on a narrow country lane, the British team’s participation in the race hung in the balance this morning after all 14 … Read more

Topeak JoeBlow Roadie EX

The Topeak JoeBlow Roadie EX looks great, feels light (if a bit rattly), and works extremely well. For the money it’s a fantastic pump, as the only real niggles are a couple of style-over-function decisions Topeak could easily fix. It’s one of the best track pumps you can get for the money.This is a basic … Read more