This strange year has yielded one exciting turn of events, a huge jump in bike sales and participation in the sport. Bike manufacturers are still cranking out new bikes and, though some of 2021 bikes have had their release dates pushed due to the pandemic, most are now finally available on the market. Whether you’re […]
Giro d'Italia zip-gate. Hindley and Kelderman struggle with jacket issues on a freezing Stelvio
If you were watching the Giro earlier then you’d have been captivated by some quality zip action. Jai Hindley could barely get a Castelli jacket on and failed to close the jacket before the freezing descent while his teammate Wilco Kelderman suffered from the cold, losing time to the same issue with his Craft jacket. Let’s […]
Canyon set for €500m+ private equity sale?
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 […]
Vision TriMax Carbon Stem
The Vision TriMax Carbon Stem is aluminium with a carbon skin, which makes it less expensive than a full carbon one for a similar weight. Some may find the plastic faceplate cover a bit gimmicky, but underneath that and the bling carbon skin is a functional, decent stem – something you can easily get elsewhere […]
Assos releases 2021 Equipe RS winter range based around a £575 jacket
Assos has revealed details of its 2021 Equipe RS winter clothing range with a focus on adaptive layering for “changeable conditions.” The range centres around the Johdah jacket which is designed to be layered with other items in the range, depending on the weather conditions. The Johdah jacket itself, Assos says, “is made up of […]
Study: Drivers give more space to cyclists with child seat or trailer
A new study has found that motorists give more space to cyclists whom they believe are carrying a child on their bike. Published in the November issue of the journal, Transportation Research, the study aimed to find out what effect a cyclist perceived to be carrying a child – whether on a child seat on […]
Madison DTE Women’s Hybrid Jacket
If you’re an out-all-day sort of rider, or heading off on an extended tour, it’s nice to take a genuinely warm layer along for breaks, rest stops, energy crashes or the odd unexpected blizzard. The Madison DTE Women’s Hybrid Jacket (there’s a men’s version available too) is light, cosy and packable, and the handy stretchy […]
Jail for speeding driver who killed cyclist in Norwich
A driver who was travelling at almost twice the speed limit when he struck and killed a cyclist in Norwich has been jailed for 30 months. Aaron Evans, appearing at Norwich Crown Court today, admitted causing the death of Ian Mooney by careless driving when he hit him on the city’s Aylsham Road on the […]
Councillor under fire for ‘agreeing’ with anti-cyclist “w*nking off the Dutch” tweet; Topical Vuelta meme + more on the live blog
Cllr Liam Walker, a Conservative who is Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for Highways Delivery and Operations believe it or not, has been forced to backtrack after replying to the tweet, which also suggests that cyclists should “f*ck off over” to the Netherlands. Who knew that as the weather got worse all those temporary measures wouldn’t get used….. […]
Review – Chapeau Cycling Winter Cycle Clothing Range
Chapeau Cycling wins my personal award as the Best UK-Based Cycle Clothing Brand of 2020. Their products continue to impress me with their exceptional quality, function, and design innovation. Yet, as a brand, Chapeau are still not that well-known in the world of cycling apparel. Hopefully, this review feature will introduce you to their latest […]
Major Cambridge development refused planning permission in part due to lack provision for cyclists
Planning permission has been refused for part of a major redevelopment of the area around Cambridge railway station, because it “fails to provide high quality cycling infrastructure commensurate with Cambridge as the leading cycling city in the UK,” including accommodating the long-planned Chisholm Trail cycle route which will cross the city, reports the Cambridge Independent. […]
Maxxis Rambler Folding EXO TR
The Maxxis Rambler EXO TR in this huge 50mm width is aimed at gravel bikes that have large tyre clearance. It offers masses of grip and, perhaps unsurprisingly given the size, a very smooth ride. It is also decent on road with very few, if any, weaknesses – though there’s a fair chance this largest […]