In Potholes and Pavements, respected journalist Laura Laker rides along the most significant cycling facility in the country, the National Cycling Network, finding out what works, what doesn’t, and why. She also covers the history of this important asset, and gives us hope that it could play an even more important role in a less-motorised … Read more
Actor Nigel Havers has claimed that “no cars go through a red light,” while “every cyclist does,” during a discussion with cycling writer Laura Laker hosted by Jeremy Vine on his BBC Radio 2 TV show.The exchange took place during Vine’s afternoon programme on the station yesterday, with footage subsequently shared on his social media channels … Read more
A cyclist who caught on camera a very close pass from the driver of a Walkers Crisps van has been told by police that the driver was issued with a warning letter.Barry, the road.cc reader who was on the receiving end of the close pass, told us that it happened shortly before noon on 23 April.“I … Read more
Here’s something no-one would have had on their procycling bingo cards at the start of the year – three-time world champion signing a copy of his autobiography mid-race, just a few months after it appeared that he had ridden the final road race of a career that saw him rack up no fewer than 121 … Read more
EF Education-EasyPost rider Andrey Amador has become the latest professional cyclist to be seriously injured while training, after a truck driver ran over him near Barcelona, resulting in a broken leg for the Costa Rican rider.The crash, in which his Cannondale bike being smashed into pieces, is reported to have happened near La Garriga, a … Read more
This week’s Tech of the Week features some cool innovations, including the Seabike pedal-powered propeller, a Bike Radar Sensor with Lane Change Assist, and bike light that claims you’ll be seen “5.5 times sooner” than with a standard light. But first, we’re starting with a stationary bike promising to be the “future of fitness”. The “future of fitness” is… indoors, and involves holograms according … Read more
The Kommit Bike Towing System is a retractable cord-pull design with a high maximum pull force of 120kg, making it suitable for pulling both adults and younger riders. The system requires a suitable location to mount both areas, and the short strap can make installation a bit tricky, but once it’s fitted, riders of all … Read more
A cycling campaign group and London’s walking and cycling commissioner have warned that a potential ban on the floating bus stop design of cycle lane could “stop new protected cycle lanes”, would mean “fewer people cycling” and “lives at risk across the country”.The reaction comes after the Guardian this afternoon broke the news that the … Read more
A north London cafe and deli owner set to close her business after nine years has blamed a major cycle lane project and says sales halved since it was installed as taxi drivers stopped visiting because they had nowhere to park. The infrastructure on Seven Sisters Road was installed last year, Transport for London introducing Cycleway 50 in reaction to a concerning … Read more
