A “cowardly and callous” hit-and-run driver who killed a 15-year-old cyclist in 2021 and was sentenced to three years and four months in prison and a three-year driving ban has been jailed again for 22 months following his release having led police on a 100mph pursuit through 40mph zones in a stolen vehicle.Leo Meek appeared … Read more
Hunt Wheels has announced a new range of Sustain Phase One wheels intended to reduce the company’s environmental impact without taking a hit on performance. Hunt says it has taken three of its existing wheels and improved their sustainability through altered spec choices and the use of recycled carbon and aluminium. It says that, as … Read more
The race-fit Bioracer Epic Women’s Bibshorts are well priced and feature a Bibzip designed to help with comfort breaks. This doesn’t compromise their performance, but it does come at a cost to the shorts’ aesthetics and breathability, and I felt the Wave chamois was overly large.> Buy now: Bioracer Epic Women’s Bibshorts for £104.67 from BioracerThe most distinctive feature of Bioracer’s … Read more
In a recent poll over on our YouTube channel, 33% of you lovely lot said that you suffer from bum pain when cycling. It’s clearly a very common issue, but it’s not something you need to put up with. Here’s how to avoid saddle pain and improve your riding experience, and we’ll also explain why your … Read more
Shimano has expanded its gravel components range by launching GRX RX825 12-speed Di2. With Shimano’s Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105 road groupsets firmly in the 12-speed Di2 realm, the Japanese giant’s gravel-specific GRX line was at a bit of a crossroads following the launch of the mechanical GRX RX820 12-speed groupset last August, as electronic GRX was still 11-speed. That is no … Read more
The amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill set to introduce tougher legislation for cyclists who kill or injure through dangerous or careless cycling, after being agreed upon last week, is now set to be ditched due to yesterday’s announcement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling for a general election on 4 July, it has been reported.On 15 May, ministers … Read more
After almost 80 years of crafting and designing bicycle frames, Mercian Cycles has ceased to trade and has appointed an agency to help with the process as the company enters voluntary liquidation.The company confirmed this news to road.cc this morning, saying: “Mercian Cycles Ltd has ceased to trade, and we have instructed an Insolvency Practitioner … Read more
The BBB Chester Cycling Sport Glasses feature up-to-date looks and the lens offers decent clarity – but I wasn’t so convinced by the frame, which encroaches on your field of vision. And I do feel that with a couple of tweaks these could have been so much better.The sunglasses market has been dominated for quite … Read more
