Aldi has apologised and promised to ensure cycle parking racks are free from supermarket stock in future after one customer found themselves unable to lock their bike due to a pile of compost grow bags outside their local store.Simon Colley took to social media to raise the issue with the bargain supermarket chain, questioning: “Why … Read more
In the last fortnight, the road.cc office has become more akin to a bike shop, as new bikes have been rolling in left right and centre… but we’re not complaining, it is spring after all and that’s when we all want to ride more! So with that, we have a quartet of new bikes in this edition of … Read more
It’s time for episode 75 of the road.cc Podcast, a two-parter that is as chalk and cheese as we’ve ever recorded in cycling terms… but that’s how we like it! Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicThe gloriously retro … Read more
The introduction of contraflow cycling markings on a series of narrow one-way streets in Bournemouth has raised questions among residents and active travel groups about what the benefit of opening the route up to two-way cycling is and whether the site is suitable and safe to do so.While the initial reports of community concern were … Read more
The Alpkit Toploader handlebar bag is great – a very useful size, easy to access and impressively weatherproof. It’s built very tough in the UK, too. It’s easy to recommend.For more options, check out our guide to the best bikepacking bags – and our feature 15 easy ways to carry stuff on your bike for … Read more
Tom Pidcock’s Paris-Roubaix war wounds, namely some eye-watering blisters on his hands, were shown off in his post-race interview moments after winning Amstel Gold Race, the British rider joking “for a second time” having previously been on the losing end of photo finish drama at the 2021 edition.The victory was a display of class from the … Read more
The Boardman SLR 8.6 is one of the very best entry-level bikes around. It’s light for the price, has a very good range of gearing – and a lively and comfortable ride. The components are well chosen, mudguard and rear rack fittings add real-world practicality, and it’s one of the least expensive bikes out there I’d … Read more
Lorena Wiebes today became the latest professional cyclist to learn the harsh lesson that you should never celebrate your victory too early, the Dutch sprinter raising her arms prematurely and opening the door to compatriot Marianne Vos’ bike-throw victory at Amstel Gold Race.Many will have sympathy for the SD Worx rider, who was seen disconsolate … Read more
An active travel scheme in North Wales has attracted the familiar outrage and fury from a section of the local community, critics claiming that the “absolute madness” £1.2 million project will see cycle lanes “broader than car lanes” and amounts to an “attack on your right to drive a car”.In reality, the council responded, the three-metre-wide shared-use path … Read more
