On Thursday 6th July Trafford Council replied to a road.cc request for comment, a spokesperson for the One Trafford Partnership saying: “We understand the importance of safe travel provision, which is why our traffic team regularly check the lanes to replace any missing cones. However continual theft and vandalism of cones means we’re unable to replace them … Read more
The organiser of a Scottish sportive has expressed disapointment at the council’s decision to opt against works to address road defects and loose gravel on Ride the North’s route ahead of next month’s event, also barring him from hiring contractors to fix the issues himself, including prohibiting sweeping the road.With less than 50 days to go … Read more
Chrome Industries’ Union 2.0 shorts have a relaxed fit and work well on and off the bike. They are made from a durable stretchy fabric that is perfect for cycling shorts and promises to last a long time. Just as well, as at full price they are not cheap.Check out our guide to the best … Read more
Riding for Astana Qazaqstan in his final Tour de France, Mark Cavendish swaps his usual blue marble Wilier Filante SLR for this special edition, white marble and gold Wilier Filante SLR TDF23. Could this be the bike upon which Cav takes the outright record for the most Tour de France stage wins by an individual rider in history?Cavendish … Read more
Intermarché–Circus–Wanty rider Lilian Calmejane shared a furious social media post showing the state of his front tyre after today’s Tour de France stage in the Basque Country, his front wheel covered with tacks that were spread on the road.“Thank you for this kind of human bullshit,” he wrote. “I don’t think I was the only victim of … Read more
Cofidis have ended their Tour de France drought after 15 long years, Victor Lafay outfoxing Wout van Aert, Jumbo-Visma, Tadej Pogačar and Tom Pidcock with a late attack to win the second stage of the race.Not since Sylvain Chavanel on the 25th July 2008 had the peloton stalwarts won a stage of their home Grand Tour, but … Read more
A Deliveroo delivery cyclist stabbed outside a McDonald’s in north London on Saturday afternoon had reportedly confronted a man trying to steal his bicycle.The news has been widely reported online, the Mail and Metro saying it is believed the cyclist in his 20s had tried to stop a bike thief outside the fast food outlet on Fore Street … Read more
