Residents of a prime residential area of central London that was the post-war home to Sir Winston Churchill have called on Westminster council to rethink its scrapping of plans for a low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) there. In October, the council unveiled plans to install a low-traffic neighbourhood in the Hyde Park Estate, which occupies a […]
Craft Active Extreme X Crew Neck Base Layer
The Craft Active Extreme X Crew Neck baselayer performs well in cool weather, providing warmth when it’s needed while also offering excellent breathability when you’re working hard. I tested out the Active Extreme 2.0 a few years ago and thought it was excellent, so I was interested to see how this model compares. Craft says […]
Near Miss of the Day 503: Audi driver exiting roundabout in close pass on cyclist (includes swearing)
Roundabouts feature regularly in our Near Miss of the Day series – usually when a motorist joins the junction, cutting across the path of a cyclist, but today we have a close pass that happened on the exit to one. The footage was captured by a road.cc reader who asked to remain anonymous and who […]
How to make the most of riding solo: get maximum benefits from training alone
Just you and your bike. It can be incredibly refreshing having some time all to yourself, where the only thing that matters is giving your legs a good beating. Riding out and about alone is something a lot of us do whenever we hop on the bike, apart from the weekly club run. With solo […]
Michelin Power All Season tyre
The Michelin Power All Season tyres are grippy in all conditions and feel both tough and durable. They could be more supple, though, and the weight is high considering they’re not a tubeless design. There are certainly lighter and faster options for at least two of the seasons these are aimed at. I tested these […]
Everything you’ll need to ride your bike indoors
For many cyclists, riding outside will always outweigh indoor training. But, as the days get shorter and the thermometer creeps closer to zero, rides start to fall on the unfavourable end of the enjoyment-to-discomfort scale. During the winter, many Canadian cyclists look for a way to keep up their fitness. Putting your bike on an […]
Cyclist killed in Nottinghamshire level crossing crash
Simon has been news editor at road.cc since 2009, reporting on 10 editions and counting of pro cycling’s biggest races such as the Tour de France, stories on issues including infrastructure and campaigning, and interviewing some of the biggest names in cycling. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, his background […]
Topeak Taillux 100 rear light
The Taillux 100 USB is Topeak’s super bright rear LED light, and packs a mighty 100 lumens. It’s compact yet highly visible, and comes with an array of different fit adaptors. It is very easy to accidentally turn on in a bag or pocket, mind, and there is no way to lock the button. The […]
Marco Pantani's Mont Ventoux-winning Tour de France bike up for auction
A bike ridden to a Tour de France stage victory by Marco Pantani on Mont Ventoux in 2000 is one of the star attractions in an auction of sporting memorabilia in Milan next month. The rider nicknamed il Pirata – the Pirate – who died in 2004 won the final two Grand Tour stages of […]
Balmamion – The Eagle of Canavese by Herbie Sykes
At first glance, Balmamion is the story of an Italian cyclist whose name will probably be unfamiliar to most, despite winning his home Grand Tour; in reality it provides a much deeper understanding of cycling in Italy at the time, and the environment in which it operated. It’s a great story, written by an expert. […]
Near Miss of the Day 502: Reckless driving "bad enough for me to call 999," says cyclist (includes swearing)
“This near miss was bad enough for me to call 999,” says road.cc reader Peter of this incident he caught on film near Chippenham, Wiltshire, and it really is a shocker. It happened on a singletrack rural road, with the driver of the oncoming vehicle, a Jaguar F Pace 4×4, failing to slow down despite […]
Ribble Endurance AL Disc 2021
With the Endurance AL Disc, Ribble has created a bike for the masses. It’s ideal for winter training, commuting, club runs, short blasts or long rides – it’s even quick enough for entry-level racing. The balanced, neutral handling works for the beginner, without feeling overly relaxed for the seasoned roadie. It’s a lot of bike […]