Could the widespread implementation of 20mph speed limits across the UK spell the end of Britain’s long and venerable history of time trialling? On episode 65 of the road.cc Podcast, we turn our attentions to Cycling Time Trial’s recent refusal to sanction courses that feature 20mph zones, and the serious impact this could have on … Read more
The Delta Bike Hitch Pro is a simple universal bike mount that works incredibly well, although the claim that it’s lockable is debatable – sure, you can put a padlock on one end, but there’s a nut you can undo at the other…This is a simple product – it basically acts as a wheel hub … Read more
Cycling campaigners and victims of bike theft in London – where around 50 bikes a day are reported stolen – have put 1,000 missing bike posters, known as ‘lamppost laments’, across the capital as part of a call for the installation of more cycle hangars, as recent analysis reveals that the demand for secure bike … Read more
Like many viewers and those involved in the bike industry and the cycling media, yesterday’s unforeseen (by me, anyway) announcement that the GCN app and GCN+ streaming service was to simply cease to be in a few weeks’ time came as a shock.Love or loath the GCN commentators and presenters, cringe or applaud at some … Read more
Though the Gorewear Everyday Jacket is a cycling-specific design, it easily doubles as a useful off-bike layer for inclement conditions. It’s modest in its aims but the execution is good, thanks in part to Gorewear’s Windstopper material which provides some rain resistance. I was impressed with its performance during soggy October commutes, with the materials … Read more
A teenager who overcame a rare form of cancer last year was featured on the BBC’s Morning Live programme yesterday morning as he embarked on a charity cycle, having only recently learned how to ride a bike, to raise money for a youth cancer foundation. However, 19-year-old Angelos’ altruistic endeavour didn’t go down too well … Read more
You might not think you need a sports-specific bra for cycling, but the benefits of sports bras extend beyond fashion and comfort; they are fundamentally designed to cater to the unique needs of active women and are a necessary addition to female cyclists’ wardrobes. We’ve chatted with bra expert Charly Rhodes from Boobydoo to find … Read more
A drunk driver who ran a red light at a busy junction while speeding, hitting a 16-year-old cyclist and leaving them with “catastrophic” life-changing injuries, before initially letting his wife take the blame for the collision, has been jailed for two years and ten months – only half of which he will serve in prison.The … Read more
If you like to ride for a long time, and especially if you’re out in wet conditions, then Chamois Butt’r Ultra is a high quality all-natural solution for saddle comfort. If you can put up with the faff of getting it on your nethers it’s about as long lasting as they come, especially when it’s … Read more
