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Police call for more camera footage submissions as force celebrates “action taken against hundreds of careless and dangerous drivers”

West Midlands Police has thanked cyclists and drivers for submitting 640 videos of alleged dangerous or careless driving in September, with “action taken against hundreds of careless and dangerous drivers thanks to your footage”.The force encouraged road users to continue to tackle road danger by submitting evidence, stressing that officers “can’t be everywhere all the … Read more

“Just chaos”: Track cycling event restarted after huge crash brings down half the field

The first night of action at the opening round of the UCI Track Champions League in Mallorca was marred by a huge crash in the men’s elimination race, which saw riders treated for minor injuries and delays while the track was repaired.An army of workers set about getting the track back into a condition fit … Read more

“Christmas is ruined,” claims business owner… who blames cycle lane for “massive negative impact” on trade

A business owner in a suburban part of Manchester has spoken out about being left frustrated by an overrunning active travel project, which will see a new £13.4 million cycleway laid, claiming that “Christmas is ruined”.The Chorlton to Manchester cycle route will be part of the city’s Bee Network of active travel routes and has been under construction since … Read more

Kidvelo Rookie 14 Balance Bike

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 Balance Bike is a lightweight bike for 3-6-year-olds. Its big selling point is that it can also be fitted with pedals, so your child can learn to ride on a bike they’re already familiar with.There have been countless major developments in the world of bicycles since I was a child, but … Read more

“A cycling coach?”: Confused Manchester United fans in meltdown as Sir Dave Brailsford rumoured for major club role

Sir Dave Brailsford, one of the masterminds behind British Cycling, Team Sky and Ineos’ cycling success over the past 15 years, could soon call Old Trafford home, reports from the football world suggesting Ineos petrochemicals’ billionaire CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants his man on a three-person football committee should his bid to buy part of the Premier League club … Read more

Cycling group insists much-criticised “glaring mistake” bike lane is actually a “non-issue”

A new cycle lane in Southampton has prompted much ridicule online, with local residents and some cyclists dismayed at pictures which emerged of the infrastructure, complete with pedestrian crossing post and a bench in it. However, a local cycling campaign group has said it is “basically a non-issue”.Works on the cycling infrastructure on Radstock Road and Manor Road … Read more

Go for a ride, power your home: check out the indoor bike that turns your exercise into electricity – plus more new stuff from Oakley, Rapha, Brompton, Pinarello, and loads more

It has been a big week for lovely new bike stuff with autumn clothing arriving from Rapha, Pinarello and Café du Cycliste, glasses from Oakley, and updated colours from Brompton, but we’re starting with news of an indoor bike that harnesses your pedal power for use in the home…Go for a ride, power your home: … Read more

What the hell is going on in the bike industry? Wiggle Chain Reaction turmoil discussed plus pro cycling’s idiot problem on the road.cc Podcast

Episode 63 of the road.cc Podcast is coming at you a week early, because hot off the press are shocking reports regarding the future of Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles. 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 MusicSince Wednesday, the gloomy story has … Read more

Drop bar vs flat bar gravel bike – which is best?

Bikepacking Wales by Emma Kingston

Bikepacking Wales, by Emma Kingston, is an extremely informative and very useful book if you’re looking for a weekend’s adventure. With routes from all over Wales and truly impressive levels of detail about them, it’s a brilliant place to start looking for adventures across the country.The book contains 18 varied routes across four different areas: … Read more