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Charity slams government’s “shocking lack of progress” on active travel
A charity has slammed what it terms “a shocking lack of progress” by the government in getting more people walking and cycling in England after official figures released this week revealed among other things a decline in cycling traffic levels between March 2021 and December 2023.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), an independent charity … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 902: “I can’t believe I wasn’t hit”
A cyclist who changed the way he approached a roundabout in Gloucestershire after receiving two close passes, has said “I can’t believe I wasn’t hit” when the driver of a SsangYong Rexton SUV subsequently made a very close pass on him at the same location in Bishop’s Cleeve, just north of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire.Richard, the … Read more
NZero Bike Wet Lube 100ml
NZero Wet Lube is a plant-based formula promising to do everything you’d expect of a wet lube but without any nasty chemicals or harm to the environment. It’s not only done exactly what it promised, but to a decent standard, and in terms of durability will give some middleweight petrochemical staples a run for their … Read more
BMC claims “business is back on track” despite refusal of ‘short-time working compensation’ and more staff reportedly leaving the business
BMC has claimed that after a turbulent period that has plagued almost every bike manufacturer in the last couple of years, its business has stabilised and the bottom line is looking up, despite the company getting its application to cut hours of its remaining staff rejected by the local government in Switzerland. Meanwhile, road.cc understands that … Read more
Your complete guide to buying a second-hand bike — know where to buy, what to look for and avoid getting scammed with these top tips
Buying second-hand can save you an absolute fortune but does open you up to a whole range of bike-related issues: Worn-out components, broken frames, con artists and misdescribed items are all too common in the used bike market but we’ve put together some of our well-practised tips to guide you through the treacherous waters so you can bag … Read more
Will head-up display cycling shades finally catch on with the launch of the Qidi Vida Smart AR glasses? Plus a £6k limited edition Campagnolo groupset, £16k custom titanium road bike, the maddest shoes you’ll see this week + more
We have a ton of cool new clothing to tell you about this week, crazy-looking shoes from Bont/Cycology, and Look’s updated 785 Huez climbing bike, but we’re starting by asking whether it’s finally time to get onboard with head-up display cycling shades…Could the Qidi Vida tempt you to give a head-up display a go?We’ve been … Read more
Cycle touring isn’t dead: here’s why you should be embracing adventure on two wheels
Bikepacking is a cycling buzzword these days – like gravel and aerodynamics – with loads of brands jumping on board to sell you their latest kit, but isn’t bikepacking simply rebranded touring? As an avid tourer – someone who gets a real buzz from attaching luggage to a pannier rack and heading off on an adventure – I begin to … Read more
BBB SealTank Top Tube Bag
The BBB SealTank Top Tube Bag is secure and very waterproof, but for such a tiny bag it’s very expensive.For more options, check out our guide to the best bikepacking bags, and our feature on 15 easy ways to carry stuff on your bike.At just over 0.5L it’s just big enough for sunglasses – about … Read more