Collision figures from the UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout show that there have been more reported collisions in the three years since it was installed than in the three years prior in its old layout.A report by the BBC, using figures provided by Cambridgeshire County Council, showed that there have been 10 reported collisions, three of … Read more
The CES Sport Draig 50 wheelset is solid and dependable, aero enough to provide a decent boost over stock box section wheels, yet still shallow enough to be manageable in most weather conditions. The brass spoke nipples and pre-fitted tubeless rim tape make them easy to set up and service, but they are a fair … Read more
If you went to the Cycle Show at Alexandra Palace, London, at the weekend you’ll have seen a stunning Evoke Mk3 titanium road bike on Enigma’s stand – and we happen to know that the ride quality is excellent too.Bike shows aren’t great for photography – messy backgrounds, lots of people milling around, and so on – but … Read more
In terms of design Restrap’s Tool Pouch doesn’t necessarily bring anything new or groundbreaking to the market, but what it does do is show how it should be done for quality and durability. It also comes in a range of colours (well, three), so you aren’t only stuck with black.If you’re looking for similarly good … Read more
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
