Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just getting into cycling, the importance of cycling kit that fits right cannot be understated. The right kit will be more comfortable, faster and maybe make you enjoy cycling just that little bit more. Let’s see how much faster your cycling kit can make you.As cycling journalists, we’re often … Read more
After the build-up to this year’s UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland was peppered with complaints from local cyclists and motorists about the state of the roads earmarked for the event, as well as the so-called “selective repairs” carried out on Glasgow’s many potholes, it’s now the turn of the Tour of Britain to provide … Read more
This week’s tech stories are ripe with cutting-edge innovations, bold claims and some seriously lightweight tech. Read on to find out more about some super secure (and bright) bike lights, chainrings that purportedly improve your efficiency, a special sub-6kg Tarmac SL8 build and more… These new smart bike lights are “safer than most relationships”, apparentlyWhether you’re supposed … Read more
Cyclists in Oxford have raised safety concerns about a diversion that directs riders to a notoriously dangerous roundabout while a cycle path in the city is closed for 10 weeks for repairs.The cycle route between Marston and Oxford city centre will be closed for an estimated 10 weeks from 14 August, Oxfordshire County Council saying it is … Read more
A council has once again shared news of joint patrols with a police force to stop and fine cyclists who ride through a town centre.North East Lincolnshire Council and Humberside Police fined seven people in the latest ‘action day’ enforcing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) banning cycling in pedestrianised areas of Grimsby town centre to “deter potential … Read more
Hunt is no stranger to developing super-light wheelsets, having introduced the 991g Hill Climb SL rim brake wheels back in 2018. To keep up with contemporary trends as well as the standardisation of disc brake actuation across all new road bikes, the British brand has today launched the Hunt Hill Climb SL Disc – a … Read more
Our latest Near Miss of the Day submission comes from a reader in south London and raises yet more questions about the way video footage reported to the police is dealt with.road.cc reader Allan was cycling out of Sutton on the Carshalton Road when he was left “shocked” by this motorist overtaking a bin lorry … Read more
World Cup fever has spread to road safety campaigning as a referee has been spotted handing out yellow and red cards to motorists who block junctions with their driving, putting pedestrians and cyclists in danger.The photographer behind the skit has ‘refereed matches’ at various notorious junctions across the Canadian city of Toronto during the women’s … Read more
Galibier has a strong reputation for producing high-quality and affordable bike wear and the Zephyr All Surface Mitts don’t buck the trend: they’re well made and comfortable, and at less than £30 are well priced too.Check out our guide to the best summer cycling gloves for more options.Instead of using a Velcro closure, these mitts … Read more
