In what has been a concerning few weeks for the safety of young cyclists on Britain’s roads, an 11-year-old and an 18-year-old have been injured in separate hit-and-run incidents while riding their bikes in Gloucester and Uckfield, respectively.In Gloucester, an 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a head injury after being knocked off his … Read more
A Tower Hamlets councillor last week claimed that there has been a surge in “illegal” and “increasingly dangerous” cycling through Greenwich foot tunnel, amid calls for any measures which would allow cyclists to ride in the tunnel – which forms part of National Cycle Route 1 – to be subject to a “rigorous” health and … Read more
As well as having a very long name, the Chiba Bio-X-Cell Winter Warm-Line Thermal Waterproof Gloves are comfortable, warm, and keep out the weather. The pad on the outside of the palm is fairly pronounced, which won’t be to everybody’s taste, but I found it helped noticeably with reducing fatigue in the hands.For more options, … Read more
A judge has cut the damages awarded to a cyclist, who was injured after being struck by a hit-and-run lorry driver, by 20 percent after claiming that she contributed to her own injuries by failing to wear a helmet.Yesterday, Judge Colin Daly awarded Raissa Lopes De Andrade Aquino damages of €20,000, but reduced her compensation … Read more
Here are the very best components that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2022. This category covers everything from groupsets and handlebars to saddles and seat posts – it’s a diverse mix.Every month we add the best bikes, clothing, parts and accessories we’ve on road.cc – and, where relevant, our sister sites off.road.cc and ebiketips – to road.cc Recommends. It’s a rigorous process and only … Read more
Van Rysel is set to release seven – yes, seven – new bikes, including some very cool-looking high-end models that break new ground for the brand. Hints from the Van Rysel Instagram account suggest that the brand could – perhaps – be lining up to support a WorldTour team in 2024. We won’t cover all seven … Read more
The Galibier GrandTour jacket is an excellent option with a great performance and a quality to rival that from some of the top cycling brands around – and all at a very attractive price. This is a proper winter jacket, which is not only comfortable but also perfect for grim British winter weather, and really … Read more
UPDATE 31/01/2023 Following the publication of this story our reader finally received a response from ERS, in which the driver’s insurance provider confirmed “enquiries into the matter are ongoing at this point”.ERS apologised for the “delay” in getting back to the cyclist and acknowledged the documents submitted relate to criminal charges and may differ from any civil claim made via an … Read more
