Ultra-distance cycling events have just got harder.They’re not getting tougher by covering longer distances, or directing riders over more challenging terrain (although with each new event there does seem to be a lot of suffering one-upmanship going on, to the point where taking a bike with you might be a hindrance and the race is won by who … Read more
Documents obtained by a campaign group suggest that Transport Secretary Mark Harper and the government have not blocked councils from installing low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), despite their claims.The news, reported in The Guardian today, comes after Transport Action Network (Tan), the campaign group currently taking legal action against the government over cuts to active travel budgets, got … Read more
The Velocio Signature Softshell Vest puts its varied fabrics in just the right places, prioritising either protection or breathability as needed. It works really well; it’s comfortable and gives useful extra warmth. If you’re not shaped like a Tour de France rider, though, you might want to look at sizing up.For more choices at various … Read more
Just when most of us had already buried our hopes of a brand new, shiny rim-brake road bike deep in the ground, Ritchey has made a rather triumphant return with its iconic Road Logic framesets, two of which stop via the simply squeezing of two pads against the wheel rim. Although there is a disc brake … Read more
The Roval Alpinist SLX Disc wheelset is claimed to be the ‘pinnacle of alloy’ and it certainly leaves little to be desired in terms of performance. It’s competitively light, stiff and durable, but even though it’s not bad value compared with some high-end rivals, it is still expensive for an alloy wheelset.For more options, check … Read more
A man who assaulted a shop worker in a Nottinghamshire town then stole a bike from the premises has been sentenced to three years four months in jail.Nottinghamshire Police say that Jake Dennington, aged 32, rammed the bike into the victim and threw him into some shelves and an arcade machine, leaving him with cuts … Read more
Police in Melbourne, Australia, have arrested six teenagers after two cyclists were victims of separate hit-and-run crashes involving a stolen car, with footage shot from inside the vehicle subsequently shared on social media.The incidents happened on the morning of Tuesday 23 January on the city’s Beach Road, a popular destination for cyclists, with one of the … Read more
Is there anything worse as a cyclist than being squeezed in the inside of a lorry with railings to your left, so you have no way of getting out of what could very much be a life-threatening situation?No. It is honestly the most frightening situation you could be in.And it’s exactly the one that road.cc … Read more
Riding in the wet and cold is hardly ever pleasant, but the Gorewear Distance Winter Bib Tights have significantly improved my winter riding experience, offering excellent warmth and protection against rain and puddles. Although not flawless, they stand out as one of the best pairs of winter bib tights I’ve tried.For more options, check out … Read more
