This one came with a warning of “police indifference” from the road.cc reader who submitted today’s Near Miss of the Day clip, after no further action was taken to this alarming piece of driving because… there was no record of the report, and then it had been incorrectly dealt with by a trainee, meaning the 14-day window … Read more
Specialists from the University of Glasgow believe self-driving cars “need to learn the language of cyclists”, with their research suggesting such improvements are necessary to help autonomous vehicles safely share the roads with those riding bicycles.In a paper titled ‘Keep it Real: Investigating Driver-Cyclist Interaction in Real-World Traffic’, which will be published later in 2023 and … Read more
There’s something about cycling glasses – the function that necessitates their form means they don’t look great in isolation. Walking down the street on a summer’s day in the Koo Demos would, I feel, attract some confused looks, they’re so big and so shiny. When paired with a helmet, though, it really completes the aesthetic … Read more
Not your average Joe position… Joe Skipper is a British pro triathlete, multiple Ironman champion and long-distance time trial specialist who began his triathlon career in 2010. However, he didn’t finish Ironman Texas this weekend after taking a wrong turn whilst sporting his most recent time trial bike setup. Skipper revealed his updated triathlon bike setup on his Argon 18 E-119 Tri+ Disc prior … Read more
A road safety campaign aiming to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on Essex roads is under fire after claiming some cyclists “proactively seek out examples of poor driving” and stating reports of footage showing dangerous driving will only be accepted from riders who “record it in passing while on their commute”.The SaferEssexRoads Twitter account, representing the Safer Essex … Read more
Iconic designer Paul Smith has again collaborated with Rapha to create a limited edition riding collection taking inspiration from the bright colours of the 1960s. The collaboration is aimed at “celebrating cycling’s power to bring people together” featuring a range of riding accessories. Also from Rapha, EF Education-TIBCO-SVB and EF Education-EasyPost pro team kits are now available to purchase.Paul Smith and … Read more
A tyre for all seasons, that’s the thinking behind the new Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR. The AS – All Season – is a more robust version of the company’s performance range of tyres for use year-round. It offers great grip and impressive rolling resistance, and seems very durable. It’ll cost you, though.For other … Read more
