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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 … 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
Q36.5 Jersey Hybrid Que X Navy Blue
The Q36.5 Jersey Que X is a high-quality long-sleeve jersey that offers a good balance of wind protection and breathability. It has a great fit and I found it comfortable for rides of any duration. However, there is no escaping the jersey’s high price.> Buy now: Q36.5 Que X long-sleeve jersey for £139.99 from 7hundredThe Que X’s combination of warmth, … Read more
Lorry driver admits causing cyclist’s death by passing him too closely
A lorry driver has admitted to causing the death of a cyclist who lost control of his bike and crashed, fracturing his skull, after the motorist passed “within 20 inches” of his handlebars.On the second day of the trial at Newry Crown Court yesterday, 36-year-old lorry driver Neil James McVeigh, who had been charged with … Read more
What is a hybrid bike? Everything you need to know about the UK’s best-selling bike type
Halfway between mountain bikes and road bikes, hybrid bikes are incredibly common. Watch people riding to work or pootling around riding spots away from traffic and you’ll see lots of hybrid bikes. But just what qualifies a flat-bar bike as a hybrid, and what makes them the best-selling bike type in the UK and many other … Read more