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“There is a proven way to improve the health of a nation”: Concerning obesity statistics spark calls for greater promotion of cycling and walking
The publication of NHS figures, showing hospital admissions linked to obesity have doubled in six years to more than 3,000 people a day, has prompted renewed calls for the government to prioritise active travel and use cycling as a “proven way to improve the health of a nation”.That comment came from the West Midlands’ walking and … Read more
Bike shop targeted in “lawless” raid attempt, major damage as car rammed into building twice
A popular local bike shop has fallen victim to a shocking attempted burglary during which a car was rammed into the shopfront twice, causing heavy damage to the building and writing off high-value stock inside.The attack on Godleys Cycles & Triathlon Equipment in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, happened in the early hours of Sunday morning, owner Paul Godley … Read more
Altura Icon Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey
The Altura Icon LS Jersey is ideal for the changing seasons. It’s warm enough for you to wear on its own for autumn and spring rides – and it’s perfect for cold winter rides when paired with a winter base layer. It features Polartec’s fleece material and in spite of its good construction qualities and … Read more
Ribble CGR SL – Sport
Versatility often comes with compromise, but not so with the Ribble CGR SL Sport. As the entry-level model in Ribble’s carbon fibre range of ‘do it all’ bikes, it’s well specced for the money, is very easy to ride regardless of terrain and it’s a looker too. With impressive tyre clearances it’s a capable gravel … Read more
Wearing earphones while cycling — is it allowed? What does the Highway Code say?
Cycling while wearing earphones, headphones, earbuds (whatever you want to call them). An age-old safety debate — is it safe to listen to music, or the road.cc podcast, while cycling? Should you go one in one out? What are the different rules around the world?The discussion was reignited this week after broadcaster Jeremy Vine posted a video on … Read more
“It’s a Christmas miracle!”: Charity’s £5,000 stolen bicycle returned days on from break-in
Update 17/12/2023: “It’s a Christmas miracle!” Monty’s Bike Hub co-founder Josh told us this morning — the trishaw has been returned! “Sometime last night our trishaw that was stolen on Tuesday night was returned,” he explained. “Thanks for all the shares and comments, this clearly helped motivate whoever took it to give it back and made it ‘too … Read more
Exposure Strada Mk12 SB
The Exposure Strada Mk12 SB is one of the brightest in the company’s road range, and with 1,700 lumens on tap you’ll never find yourself wishing for more light. With a larger selection of output modes than almost any other lights on the market, and an impressive battery life for an all-in-one unit, the Strada … Read more
Chris Froome downplays war of words with team owner, claims criticism of bike set-up and performances “blown out of proportion”
After months of public back and forth about mechanical issues, bike fit struggles, Tour de France selection and poor performances, Chris Froome has downplayed his apparent disagreements with Sylvan Adams, the co-owner of Israel Premier-Tech who has branded the four-time Tour de France winner “absolutely not value for money” and pushed back on his rider’s bike fit claims.Froome … Read more