The Swrve 4-way stretch indigo Cordura slim fit jeans are extremely comfortable, and if you’re doing short bike commutes or rides into town they’re much better than ‘normal’ jeans – and few people will realise these aren’t normal. The cut, stretch and durability are all impressive.For more casual-looking options to wear on the bike, check … Read more
A father, whose one-year-old son lost a finger after getting it trapped in the drivetrain of a dockless hire bike on a London pavement, has urged for the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to tackle the “menace” of “these bikes on pavements”.The incident happened in August, the toddler named Leopoldo being let out of his pram … Read more
Here we go again! The clocks have gone back in the UK, it’s dark before teatime and we’ve flipped the switch on the latest version of our famous(ish) road.cc front light Beam Comparison Engine to help you choose from the best bike lights (or more specifically the best front bike lights) for your riding.The above video is from 2022, but all … Read more
As the temperatures drop and days get ever shorter, we’ve got our hands on five exciting pieces of winter clothing from top brands. From Gorewear’s ultra-thin, windproof Ambient Vest to Pas Normal Studios’ versatile Escapism Wool Long Sleeve Jersey, we’re putting these products to the test in real riding conditions. Full reviews are going to … Read more
Cycling Scotland has called on food delivery companies to provide couriers “effective training around cycling safety” and check the bikes they ride “are legal and road worthy”. The comments come as a Glasgow cyclist says he had been left “terrified” after a collision involving a courier riding the wrong way along a two-way cycle lane, the … Read more
A driver who deliberately rammed a cyclist following an argument about a close pass has been given a suspended sentence for dangerous driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, the incident seeing the victim flung into the air and left with whiplash after complaining to the motorist about an earlier overtake, telling her he had it on camera … Read more
The value of a good bike pump should not be underestimated. It could be the difference between you having to call for a lift home after suffering a devastating puncture, or being able to carry on with no fuss for many more miles of smooth riding. Whether you’re looking to invest in a floor pump (also … Read more
The Cycling Bible by Chris Sidwells is an all-in-one guide to bikes, kit, fitness, nutrition and training. It’s aimed primarily at less experienced cyclists, but even the most hard-bitten rider could probably learn something. However, being quite a broad-spectrum guide it doesn’t hang together that well, and I can’t help feeling it might have been better … Read more
