The wife of a “much loved” member of the cycling community in the north west of England, who died after his front wheel became lodged in a nine-inch-deep crack in the road surface, throwing him from his bike, has called on both the government and local authorities to do more to repair potholes on the … Read more
The Carrera Intercity is a quick-handling folder that’s just the job for nipping to and from a train station and smuggling aboard the 08:23 express. It’s a shade on the heavy side but it comes ready-to-roll with mudguards and a rack, and it’s great value too – cheaper than any of the folders in our best folding bikes buyer’s … Read more
A motorist who fled on foot after police suspected him of dangerous driving was caught and arrested in Whitley Bay on Thursday night – with a little help from a bike belonging to a passer-by.Northumbria Police say that the driver, who initially accelerated away from officers before fleeing his car, was apprehended after a “quick-thinking … Read more
UPDATE: In reply to a request for comment from road.cc, on Monday 9 January 2022 SweetSpot offered the following statement addressing the Isle of Wight Council’s comments below. We have been talking with the Isle of Wight Council since September’s cancellation about next steps, with our first, and preferred, option being to host a stage … Read more
Cycling has always been a relatively costly sport, but recently it has seemingly become more ridiculous than ever. In the UK, inflation remains near a 40-year high; but can that justify the increase in the prices of bikes and bike components?To answer this question, we’ve taken a look at some high-end bikes, entry-level bikes, and component prices … Read more
On the weather forecast on the radio a little while back, the presenter began with a question: did you know that Britain only has one named wind? ‘Yes!’ I replied. ‘I read about it last night!’ That’s the sort of nice little extra detail you get in John Walsh and Hannah Reynolds’ book, Britain’s Best … Read more
Brighton and Hove City Council has been accused of misleading the public after it claimed that a group of “unhappy” residents “surrounded” contractors tasked with installing one of the city’s new bike hangars.According to the council, staff from parking enforcement contractors NSL were in the process of implementing a parking suspension, in preparation for the … Read more
UK-based women’s cycling clothing brand VeloVixen has announced that it is entering liquidation, the latest victim of the cost of living crisis, inflation, and the post-pandemic downturn relentlessly affecting the cycling industry.In a statement released by the brand’s co-founders Liz and Phil Bingham, “an unprecedented number of adverse forces” – including the increased costs of … Read more
The GripGrab WindBreaking Thermal Short Sleeve Base Layer is a thicker design than typical, and features a windproof front, meaning you won’t have to reach for the gilet you put in your back pocket just in case. It works don’t-know-it’s-there well, feeling just like a normal baselayer, its thicker and windproof layers not getting sweaty … Read more
UPDATE: In reply to a request for comment from road.cc concerning Strava’s recent decision to increase the price of its monthly subscription service, the company’s US-based team issued the following statement: At Strava, we are consistently investing in the value of our subscription experience to deliver a best-in-class digital experience. A price change was recently … Read more
