Swansea Strava users told to cut speed on shared use paths
Cyclists in Swansea who ride along the city's promenade at speeds of up to 30mph according to Strava are being urged to slow down.Local resident John Roberts checked the ride-sharing site after...
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11 things we’ve learnt this week
1 Chris Froome had a VO2 max (the maximum volume of oxygen consumption during exercise, measured in millilitres per kilogram of bodyweight per minute) of 88.2 during this year’s Tour de France,...
View ArticleCube giving away a cycling gift a day in run-up to Christmas
German manufacturer, Cube, is having a Christmas countdown. Each day from December 1 to 24, the company will be giving away one of its cycle accessories. All you need to do is guess the number...
View ArticleBBC show Fake Britain looks at counterfeit bike components tonight
An episode of the BBC One show Fake Britain tonight will highlight the steps bicycle component maker FSA is taking against counterfeiters – and warn consumers of the potential dangers of buying fake...
View ArticleCyclist invents ‘highest visibility cycling jersey ever’
Is this the highest visibility cycling jersey ever? Working on the theory that phone screens are brighter than cyclists and are seemingly more likely to draw a driver’s gaze, cyclist Jon Wyatt came up...
View ArticleExperian Experts calculate annual cost of cycling – but how much do you spend?
How much do you spend each year on cycling? Experian Experts have calculated the annual cost of the activity to be £917. If that seems a lot, it’s worth noting that £750 of the total is accounted for...
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11 things we’ve learnt this week
1. It’s possible to ride a bike with a 34kg millstone balanced on your head. Find out more here. 2. A bicycle can be used as a musical instrument.Find out more here. 3. Lots of people think...
View ArticleEx-Coronation Street star accused of wrecking £2,000 bike as he chased after...
A former Coronation Street star has been accused of wrecking a £2,000 bike when he hopped on it to chase after comedian Johnny Vegas at a charity photoshoot.The bizarre episode, which seems like a...
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11 things we’ve learnt this week
1. There’s such a thing as the Pump Battle World Series where having a chain on your bike is usually banned.Find out more here. 2. The curse of the world champion’s rainbow jersey is a myth. Or is it?...
View ArticleRadio 4 pays (belated) tribute to amazing Irish cyclist Mick Murphy
Sunday night's edition of BBC Radio 4's obituary show Last Word paid tribute to remarkable Irish cyclist and winner of the 1958 Ras Tailteann stage race, Mick Murphy, who died back in September.Murphy...
View ArticleMartyn Ashton appeal nears £50,000 (+ video)
Fans of Martyn Ashton, the stunt cyclist left paralysed when he crashed during a show at Silverstone in 2013, have raised nearly £50,000 to help pay for his rehabilitation from his injuries.Last...
View ArticleSecret Santa gifts £100 to replace 6-year-old's stolen bike
A ‘Secret Santa’ in Devon has given a family £100 to replace a six-year-old girl’s bike in time for Christmas after her own one was stolen from their garden shed last Friday.Leah Southcott was said to...
View ArticleMan cycles for 50 years around the world, writes book
A man who spent 50 years cycling around the world has returned home and written a book about his adventures.Now 75, Heinz Stücke set off in 1962 on a three speed bike. Leaving his job in Germany as a...
View ArticleSir Bradley Wiggins’ guide to winter cycling
Sir Bradley Wiggins’ stint as guest editor of Radio 4’s Today programme has seen him providing a series of winter riding tips. The cyclist also interviewed Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, and received...
View ArticleSlow cyclists more likely to be involved in a collision
A recent study carried out at the University of Westminster has found that slower cyclists are more likely to be involved in collisions. The Times reports that cyclists travelling at 8mph or below are...
View ArticlePartners’ roundel for Rapha Festive 500 widows
“You’ve earned your patch... or at least caught the sniffles trying to do so. Go ahead and show your gratitude to your loved one for tolerating your addiction.”Each year, the Festive 500 sees Rapha...
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11 things we’ve learnt this week
The world’s coldest bike race took place at a temperature of -43°C.Find out more here.Cycling while wearing earphones is illegal in California. Find out more here. Sunday 7 June was the most active...
View ArticleFrench boy, 5, saves his dad's life after cycling for help
A five-year-old boy from France has been praised for his bravery after helping to save the life of his father, who had suffered a heart attack, by jumping on his bike to find help in filthy conditions...
View ArticleTell us what you think of road.cc and Win!
Whether it’s your first, hundredth or possibly even thousandth visit to road.cc we’d like you to tell us what you think of the site by taking part in our 2016 user survey. The basic survey shouldn’t...
View ArticleWearing a cycle helmet leads to more risk-taking, study finds
A study from two researchers at the University of Bath has found that people wearing cycle helmets are more likely to take risks and be sensation-seekers than those wearing baseball caps.Co-authored by...
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