Can road bike upgrades under £50 really make much of a difference to performance? Yes, they can. Here’s how you can improve weight, speed comfort, and safety without breaking the bank.Upgrades that improve comfort – such as a better saddle or handlebar tape – can make a big difference to the way your bike feels, while swapping … Read more
A London bus driver has been disciplined by operator Go-Ahead London for tailgating a cyclist before getting out his vehicle, swearing at the rider and trying to phone the police because he “got on his nerves”.The incident, footage of which we shared on road.cc yesterday, happened in Herne Hill in south London on Saturday morning and … Read more
A cyclist and a pedestrian have been killed as police in Coventry investigate a series of collisions in the West Midlands city yesterday morning.A 33-year-old man has been arrested, West Midlands Police saying they were called to Gosford Street at 8am where two pedestrians had been hit, one later dying, before a cyclist was then fatally … Read more
The Elops Cycling Backpack Speed 520 is a capacious waterproof pack from Decathlon that works as well for urban and rural cycling as for walking. It’s practical, effective and well-priced – plus there’s a grey version if you want to blend in.If you’re looking for more options, check out our best cycling backpacks of 2023.This … Read more
A group of cyclists riding on Dartmoor yesterday were stopped and spoken to by police officers after being seen riding at 39mph in a 30mph zone.While there are no speed limits for cyclists in the UK — except where local byelaws apply, such as in some parks — Devon and Cornwall’s Roads Policing Team explained on Twitter how … Read more
We’re going back in time to the 2010 edition of Eurobike for this Bike at Bedtime, a time when a tide of fixed wheel bikes were everywhere in the mighty halls of the world’s biggest bike show. There were also a lot of cruisers, but the less said about them the better… While all those new fixies might … Read more
As a cyclist, being tailgated by the driver of any vehicle is bad – but when it’s a bus driver, who tries to overtake by speeding, then gets out at a red light and not only seeks confrontation, but swears and threatens to call the cops just because you “got on his nerves”, is surely worse, as a … Read more
It’s fair to say that the Italian company Sarto occupies a place at the high end of the bike market – and the Sarto Raso is a stunning representation of that. It’s truly striking to look at, and the very stiff frame delivers a sublime ride quality. The result is a fantastic road bike for those of … Read more
