Continuing my earlier theme of good road etiquette, let us reflect upon the strange nuances of driver behaviour. Coming from the perspective of cyclist, motorcyclist and car driver, I long ago dismissed the simplistic pop psychology surrounding road user behaviour. (Although I found Richard Ballantine’s quick reference guide strangely accurate, if over simplistic).My definition of … Read more
In a world where you more often than not pay more to get less it’s refreshing to find products such as the Max Flite Gel Flow saddle, where the extra spend seems to be more oriented towards good quality materials and construction than gram-shaving. The result is a plush middleweight seat that should give you … Read more
Not strictly a commute, but massively enjoyable all the same and a fantastic way of exercising the dog. I dusted off a fat tyred bike and flashed around my local country park. In the summer I am going to ride around on my crosser, TT the dusty tracks with dog in tow. For me cycling … Read more
Much has been made of the story of Daniel Rosier, 25, who knocked over a schoolboy at a pedestrian crossing and was fined in court after admitting a charge of “careless cycling”.Various stories claim the cyclist has complained the case should not have been taken to court but the CTC today told road.cc justice was … Read more
The CTC has responded to a story in The Times about a High Court ruling that cyclists could be held partly to blame in an accident if they fail to wear a helmet.This weekend’s story appears to revive an earlier story road.cc covered in February regarding cyclist Robert Smith’s succesful claim against motorcyclist Michael Finch, … Read more
Luis Leon Sanchez (Caisse D’Epargne) today won the the 2009 edition of Paris Nice three years after finishing the race as the best young rider. In fact he actually won it yesterday when he broke Alberto Contador to establish a near two minute advantage over his Spanish compatriot. Up until the last 20 kilometres of … Read more
Spring is springing, and with it comes a slight elevation in temperature, longer days, improvements in visibility and a lifting of mood for road users. While we all know and respect the hard core of cyclists who brave the British weather all year round there is a slightly softer core who are only now finding … Read more
Black Crater’s cord lock looks gimmicky but quickly becomes a must-have. It’s a tiny three function white Led aimed at anyone enjoying the great outdoors. Powered by two CR1220 batteries, it attaches to clothing, sleeping bags, tents or anything with a cord. It’s a great safety backup and powerful enough for map reading or fixing … Read more
So Alberto Contador is not invincible after all. The imperious climber of yesterday’s mountain-top finish was put to the sword today by Luis Leon Sanchez (Caisse d’Epargne) who not only took two minutes fifty seconds from the Astana rider, but also relieved him of the leader’s yellow jersey too.Yesterday’s ride on the Montagne de Lure … Read more
Available in a choice of red or black, dhb’s Wickham eVent jacket is likely to prove a hit whatever your style of riding. Made from eVent, a three-layer breathable nylon waterproof fabric, it is designed to keep the rider completely dry and it delivers excelent performance in all weathers. Compared with more traditional jackets the … Read more
