“If you want more groups to cycle, you can’t just build more cycle paths”: Researcher behind study into attitudes towards cycling suggests “range of needs and preferences” must be considered

A researcher from Malmö University who studied attitudes towards cycling has suggested that building more cycle paths is just one part of encouraging more people to cycle and that there is “a range of needs and preferences to consider”.Zahra Hamidi published her work ‘Examining Inequalities in Cycling Motility: A Pathway Towards Cycling Justice’ with Malmö University Publications, in … Read more

Northwave Flagship R GTX

The Northwave Flagship R GTX winter shoes are very waterproof, have a very stiff sole and their dual-dial closure system is excellent. They are rated down to -15℃, but below zero and my toes were getting cold.Read our feature on how to keep your feet warm cycling, and if you’re sticking with your summer shoes and … Read more

Britain’s crappest cycle path? Water company slammed after “absolutely vile” sewage spill on popular bike path used by schoolchildren

We’ve seen our fair share of crap cycle paths over the years on road.cc, but one popular active travel route in Cumbria this week offered a startlingly literal interpretation of that unwanted descriptor, after schoolchildren were forced to trudge through raw sewage that had spilled onto the path following a blockage.The sewage spill – described … Read more

BodyLite Gear NightVision Light

The BodyLite Gear NightVision Light is a neat secondary light you can wear around your waist, or that can be fitted to your bike using an additional mount. It’s bright enough to get you noticed and has a decent battery life. But it’s expensive even if you factor in the belt, though the ability to … Read more