A Conservative councillor from the London Borough of Havering has said that a 1.2 metre wide cycle lane, next to a busy road with drivers encroaching the lane, is “safe” and “easy to cycle”, and encouraged cyclists to be “brave”, despite numerous people demonstrating their concerns over using the bike path.Councillor David Taylor from Romford, … Read more
In the second of our articles aimed at deconstructing the so-called War on the Motorist, we examine current and potential future initiatives aimed at encouraging people to rethink their use of cars for non-essential journeys, plus the kickback that such interventions are increasingly attracting, as well as some of the wider legal issues surrounding motor vehicles.As we … Read more
British Cycling track legend Ed Clancy — winner of three Olympic team pursuit golds, four Olympic medals in total, twelve medals including six golds at the World Championships, European and Commonwealth titles, MBE and OBE recipient — joined South Yorkshire Police earlier this month as they undertook their latest close pass operation.Now Active Travel Commissioner for South … Read more
One thing you can say about the Muc-Off Metal Utility Toolbox is that it is very well made, with nothing exposed to rust and not a hint of plastic in sight. It is pricey though, especially considering there are no internal compartments.Let’s be honest, if you just want a box to chuck your tools or bits … Read more
Fueling for a multi-hour endurance gravel event is not an easy task. You need to ensure you have enough energy to complete the ride but because you’re off-road, you also face added elements contributing to the difficulty of eating and drinking while riding. In order to learn how to do it, I asked endurance nutrition brand … Read more
A London bus driver allegedly verbally abused a cyclist, dangerously overtook her, ran a red light and beeped their horn before making comments about the rider’s weight.That is the account of road.cc reader Phoebe Perry who says the driver left her feeling “incredibly unsafe and uncomfortable” during the incident near Elephant and Castle on Walworth Road in … Read more
We have loads of cool new stuff to tell you about this week, including clothing from Rapha and Snow Peak, a limited edition Mathieu van der Poel Aeroad CFR from Canyon, and the latest collab between Specialized and Fjallraven, but we’re kicking off with news that a new budget electronic shift system is about to … Read more
The UCI has released a statement condemning the use of helicopters by certain teams at this year’s Giro d’Italia to shorten the transfer time from the top of yesterday’s summit finish to their hotels.Soudal Quick-Step shared a photo of Remco Evenepoel and his teammates using a helicopter to get off the mountain, Geraint Thomas telling his … Read more
This footage, released by Surrey Police, shows the shocking moment a cyclist in her 70s was struck and run over by a driver four times over the drink driving limit in Surrey.Steven Selwood has been jailed for two years and three months at Guildford Crown Court for this incident, described as “harrowing” by the police force, in Haslemere on 12 … Read more
Cycling sunglasses can make you look cool, but also see very well. The best cycling sunglasses protect your eyes from bright sunlight and harmful UV rays and also offer protection from the wind, rain, dust, grit and bugs that can impair your vision. Whether you’re a roadie, gravel rider or mountain biker, cycling glasses are something that you … Read more
