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Ekoi AR14 Star Ltd Chrome Gold
The Ekoi AR14 Star Ltd Chrome Gold helmet has a bling, less-is-more design, with no extra Mips or similar protection system and a rear cradle for adjustment that’s definitely on the minimal side. It’s light, comfortable and neatly finished, and does look awesome in the sun, but you’re paying around £100 more for that over … Read more
“Optical illusion” cycle lane that caused 59 injuries in a year undergoes maintenance work
A Somerset town’s “optical illusion” cycle lane, branded a “failed experiment” by Jacob Rees-Mogg, is back in the press today as the high street infrastructure is set to be improved with works, however the colouring and depth — issues locals have claimed are causing the problems — do not seem to be being addressed.Keynsham’s cycle lane made … Read more
Gore Transition Bib Shorts Men’s
The Gore Transition Bib Shorts are great – they add protection from chilling winds and showers while barely increasing warmth or bulk, and prove a useful interim step between 3/4s and full summer bibs. They’re well made and really comfortable too… or at least, they’re comfy if you’re the right proportions for the straps. They … Read more
“Not at all surprised”: Cyclists react to research showing riders wearing helmets and high-visibility clothing seen as “less human”
With hundreds of comments and replies across our story and social media posts, yesterday’s article about the new research from Queensland University of Technology and Flinders University in Australia — showing that cyclists wearing helmets or high-visibility clothing are dehumanised more than those without — has certainly got people talking.For those who have not yet seen the results, in summary, 30 … Read more
Joining Dom Whiting for a Drum & Bass On The Bike ride – a glorious afternoon in every sense
Should the DJ Dom Whiting ever visit a city near you for one of his Drum & Bass on the Bike rides, my advice is that you shouldn’t pass up the chance to pop along with your bike – the latest one, in central London yesterday, was an absolutely joyous occasion as a couple of … Read more
8 products from Rapha, Zefal, Schwalbe, Vitus and more added to road.cc Recommends
road.cc Recommends is the section of our site devoted to products that have performed superbly in our reviews, and we’ve just added in eight new items. We have bikes from Vitus and Spa Cycles, clothing from Rapha, sunnies from Magicshine, wheels from Just Riding Along, some very neat tyre levers and more. All of these top scorers have secured four or … Read more
Planet X refuses to comment on administration rumours
Planet X has declined to comment as documents filed at Companies House, the register of UK companies, show that the South Yorkshire cycling retailer and bicycle manufacturer could be dissolved unless overdue accounts are filed.A report from The Business Desk published this morning suggests that the Rotherham-based business “filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.” An open … Read more