A 16-year-old cyclist, who was killed after being struck by a speeding motorist while crossing a busy road, was “distracted by headphones and was not wearing a helmet” at the time of the fatal collision, an inquest has concluded.Joshua Fletcher, a talented rugby player who was studying to be a mechanic, was killed on 16 … Read more
Canyon has released a limited-edition version of its Aeroad CFR road bike in an eye-catching manga finish to celebrate Japanese comic book culture, and we think it looks pretty cool.2023 Canyon Aeroad CFR Tokyo Edition – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“In homage to manga’s bold characters, vivid colours and dynamic action sequences, Canyon’s Koblenz design … Read more
The 2023 Giro d’Italia begins this Saturday (6 May) and Colnago has released a limited edition Gioiello road bike, based on the existing C68, to mark the occasion – complete with a gold leaf finish that’s inspired by the race trophy. 2023 Colnago Gioiello Giro d’Italia – 31 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) It’s hard to believe … Read more
The Topeak Tubular Barbag includes a number of features that make it – I think – one of the best bar bags on the market. I like the fact that it maintains its shape, it has plenty of storage options including loops, straps and pockets, and it is very robust. It’s not the cheapest out there … Read more
Research from Australia has taken a deep dive into the factors that prevent women from cycling in urban areas, creating a list of suggestions for boosting active travel in a more inclusive way.Reported by Government News, the research was undertaken by Monash University’s Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group, Dr Lauren Pearson noting that in … Read more
The Panaracer Agilest Folding Road Tyre is the tubed version of the impressive Agilest TLR I reviewed not long ago, and inevitably it shares many positive traits. It’s a little less supple, but the excellent feedback, all-conditions grip and general robustness remain – and despite that toughness, it’s light and feels fast, too.Whether you want … Read more
The National Trust has drawn criticism after unveiling plans to build the Peak District’s largest car park — at its Lyme Park site — plans which do not include any extra provision for those wishing to visit by bike.The announcement comes within the wider context of the National Trust having pledged to be net carbon zero by the end of … Read more
The courier who went viral in one of Jeremy Vine’s cycling videos last week has been suspended from work while his employer investigates after being seen swearing at the presenter as he cycled past.The 50-year-old man, named as Tony in an interview with the Daily Mail, was filmed crossing the road in front of Vine — as the … Read more
road.cc Recommends is the section of the site devoted products that have performed superbly in our reviews, and we’ve just added a dozen new items. We have bikes from BMC, Vitus and Vielo, clothing from Kostume and Assos, Prime wheels and a uniquely small bike transfer case among other great items.Let’s have a look at these top scorers. … Read more
