On episode 46 of the road.cc Podcast we’re joined by James Martin, also known as JayEmm, who you may know from his very popular YouTube channel JayEmm on Cars. A small snippet of one of James’ videos, in which he explains how it’s important to respect cyclists as fellow road users, got us thinking about the … Read more
Auriol Grey, the pedestrian who was last week jailed for three years for manslaughter after causing 77-year-old cyclist Celia Ward to fall off her bike into the path of a car, has reportedly lodged an appeal against her sentence.> Three years in jail for pedestrian convicted of manslaughter after cyclist’s deathThe news comes as a … Read more
road.cc Recommends is back for 2023, and we’re kicking off with a spring spectacular; a whopping 27 products that we’ve reviewed over the past couple of months have been added this time around. We have bikes from huge brands like Specialized, Scott and Brompton, components and accessories from the likes of Exposure, Apidura and Bontrager, and clothing … Read more
The Topeak Taillux 25 DF is a well-designed rear light that tucks in neatly under your saddle for a clean look. Its simple four-mode operation makes it quick and easy to use and it lived up to its waterproof credentials. One of its main selling points is that it’s part of Topeak’s Duo Fixer range, … Read more
A council has been forced to remove painted advisory cycle lanes on a road notorious for speeding motorists just days after they were installed, following complaints from locals that the new lanes were “unsafe” and made the carriageway “too narrow” for drivers to safely pass.Telford and Wrekin Council introduced the advisory cycle lanes on Bellpit … Read more
Being an elite or pro cyclist is cool, right? Hours in the saddle doing what you love, making eye-watering sessions look easy and pissing past mere mortals on every climb… sounds like the dream! Well, to get my very own glimpse into this dreamy lifestyle, I decided to camera up and see if I could hack … Read more
The Specialized Women’s RBX Softshell Jacket is a good choice if you’re looking for a performance jacket that can withstand bad, but not extreme, weather conditions. With its thick yet breathable softshell material, it’s warm, windproof and has a bit of water resistance, though its lack of elasticity and loose fit in places won’t suit … Read more
