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Danger warning to Hampshire cyclists as drain covers stolen
Cyclists and other road users in Hampshire are being warned to be especially vigilant following the theft of drain covers across the county.Hampshire County Council said that last year, it had to replace 68 drain covers – also known as gully covers – that had been stolen, at a cost of more than £100,000.The thefts … Read more
Smanie GT 137 saddle
The Smanie GT 137 Saddle is described by Smanie as a neutral/medium position saddle, which is designed for those of us who ‘have a favourite riding position and love to stick to it for long periods of time’. With this spiel, I was expecting to get along extremely well with it on my time trial bike … Read more
Specialized slashes jobs in latest sign of cycle industry downturn
Specialized has said that it is cutting around one in 12 jobs worldwide, with what it described as a “difficult” decision reflecting the headwinds the global cycling industry is facing following a period of strong demand for bicycles at the height of the coronavirus crisis.The company, which is based in Morgan Hill near San Jose … Read more
Knog Frog V3 Light Twinpack
The Knog Frog V3 Light Twinpack makes a useful addition to any bike, either as backup to more powerful lights or alone if you don’t need lights for seeing with. While the battery life has a very impressive claim, the majority of the modes yield only an average-to-decent outcome.If you’re happy to look at front … Read more
“Criminal mischief”: The cyclist on a mission to un-deface bad drivers’ number plates, plus BMX legend Ken Floyde on the road.cc Podcast
It’s the first road.cc podcast of 2023, and we’re talking un-defacing naughty NYC drivers’ defaced number plates with a public-spirited cyclist and BMX with a very deserved new recipient of the British Empire Medal! Listen to the road.cc podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicKen … Read more
Halfords says cycling market is down 20 per cent year on year
Halfords, the UK’s largest retailer of bicycles and accessories, says that the cycling market is down 20 per cent year on year, with the cost-of-living crisis resulting in a fall in high-ticket, discretionary purchases by consumers – an area in which it sees little prospect of a recovery in the short term.The company’s view of … Read more
