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Times newspaper columnist reports new study that commuting by bike is good for mental health… before descending into bizarre anti-cyclist rant about “speeding, semi-psychotic masses”

You might have seen the Blue Monday-brightening research from the University of Edinburgh that we reported on yesterday, a study further demonstrating the health benefits of cycling, namely that those who commute by bike are less likely to be prescribed antidepressants than people who commute by other means.In short, the study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology … Read more

Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Wi Pants M

The Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Wi Pants do a great job of keeping you warm and dry on winter rides. They are a wind-resistant, water-repellent, breathable, have a good fit and they’re versatile. What more do you want from a pair of cycling strides?> Buy now: Jack Wolfskin Bike Commute Wi Pants for £115.00 from Jack WolfskinThere … Read more

Pas Normal Studios Men’s Essential Long Sleeve Jersey

The Pas Normal Studios Men’s Essential Long Sleeve Jersey is a premium shoulder-season garment that boasts some fantastic fabric and flawless construction. It feels and looks excellent, and performs pretty much as its meant to, but you can’t use it on its own in proper winter temperatures and £190 is a lot to spend on … Read more

External cable routing FTW! Five cool things we’re reviewing from Condor, Cinelli, Garmin, InvisiFRAME and Cycology

Here is the latest selection of five standout things we’re currently reviewing here at road.cc. This week, we take a look at the Condor Odyssey Gravel bike, the Cinelli Hobootleg touring bike and also some indoor training and bike accessories from Garmin/Tacx, InvisiFRAME and Cycology. The full reviews will drop soon, and in the meantime, you can read through … Read more

Gaciron KIWI-1200 Anti-Glare Bike Front Light

The Gaciron KIWI-1200 Anti-Glare Bike Front Light is an excellent unit at a great price. It’s powerful, easy to use and pretty stylishly designed when you get up close. The plastic clamp is a clunky disappointment in comparison, but it’s adequate – and there’s an alloy option that looks a worthwhile upgrade given the Kiwi’s … Read more

New research finds commuting by bike can improve mental health, with those who cycle to work less likely to be prescribed antidepressants

A new study from researchers at the University of Edinburgh has highlighted the beneficial impact on mental health that cycling to work can have, with those who commute by bike less likely to be prescribed antidepressants.The research published today in the International Journal of Epidemiology is the work of Chris Dibben, Laurie Berrie, Zhiqiang Feng, David Rice, Tom … Read more

YouTube driving instructor Ashley Neal visits new CYCLOPS cycling junction… and calls it an “absolutely awful waste of time and money”

Driving instructor Ashley Neal — who uploads videos to his YouTube following of 150,000 subscribers, often tackling topics concerning cycling and cyclist safety — has driven and cycled across one of the United Kingdom’s newest CYCLOPS cycling junctions for his latest video, claiming that the infrastructure designed to better protect vulnerable road users is an “absolutely awful waste of time … Read more