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 […]
Tour de France Bike at Bedtime: Elia Viviani’s 2014 Cannondale SuperSix Evo
Elia Viviani is an Olympic gold medallist who has won stages in all three Grand Tours, but back in 2014 he was riding his first Tour de France for Cannondale on the supremely popular SuperSix Evo. Cannondale first introduced the SuperSix in 2006, then brought in the SuperSix Evo in 2011. It has been updated twice […]
No. 22 redefines the travel bike with new coupling system
Travelling with a bike is always a bit of a headache. The airline fees, anxiety of your precious cargo being mishandled and the sheer size of a bike box are all stress-inducing. Coupler systems offer a solution, but the available options are often bulky, require special tools and don’t accommodate hydraulic brakes. Cycling explorers will be happy […]
One driver convicted of cyclist’s death and another cleared after both claimed they were dazzled by the sun
A driver who knocked a Ceredigion councillor off his bike near Aberystwyth, causing him to be hit and killed by another motorist, has been convicted of causing his death by careless driving. Both drivers denied the charge, arguing they were blinded by the sun and did not see Paul James ahead of them. As we […]
Fabric Millibar mini pump
The Millibar mini-pump from Fabric is designed to inflate high volume mountain bike tyres quickly and with ease. It’s well built and has the best auto-select head I’ve tried – about the only thing it lacks is a pressure gauge. Apart from its valve head and hose, the Millibar is entirely aluminum, keeping weight low […]
Factor unleashes Ostro lightweight and aero race bike
Factor has officially announced its Ostro lightweight and aero race bike that has already seen action with Israel Start-Up Nation in the Tour de France. The new model is available exclusively for disc brakes and electronic shifting and, like most new race bikes these days, it comes with fully internal cable routing. Factor sees the […]
Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Lake, Pro, IRC and Silca
It might be a rest day at that little race in France… but there’s no rest for the road.cc review crew, as lots of shiny new stuff has been in and out of HQ recently! Here’s the cream of the crop this week. Lake CX403 CFC Carbon Road Shoe £410.00 Can you ever justify dropping over […]
Tour de France Tech 2020: The bikes ridden to every stage win so far
The big race is now well underway and here are the bikes that have been ridden to victory on each stage so far… Stage 1: Alexander Kristoff, UAE Team Emirates, Colnago V3Rs (disc brake) #TDF2020 Nice bike for today @Kristoff87. @Colnagoworld #UAETeamEmirates #RideTogether pic.twitter.com/DfPXoHQSEB — @UAE-TeamEmirates (@TeamUAEAbuDhabi) August 31, 2020 Norwegian Alexander Kristoff sprinted to […]
New Shimano S-Phyre RC902 shoes hit the road
The new Shimano S-Phyre RC902 shoes feature performance-oriented tweaks to the company’s top-tier kicks for road riders. The shoes first appeared in 2016 in their signature blue colour. The new line comes in blue, as well as black, red and white. There’s a women’s shoe in white, too. The S-Phyre RC902’s upper continues to feature […]
The Benefits of Cross Training – Does Running Help Your Cycling?
Over the last few years, I have restarted running. Not Forrest Gump style—with hour upon hour spent pounding pavement; but rather the occasional trail run of between 5 to 15 kilometres in length. I have noticed several benefits from building multi-sport cross-training into my routine and lifestyle; both for cycling performance and sporting enjoyment. Does […]
The Ineos Grenadiers Tour de France bike features rim brakes and a new colourway
Team Ineos Grenadiers is getting a full makeover for the Tour de France this year. The team has changed its name from Ineos to Ineos Granadiers to promote new Ineos 4×4 SUV vehicle, the Grenadier. “The change will align the team with the Grenadier,” said the team, “a no-nonsense 4×4 vehicle designed, engineered and manufactured […]
Best Retrospec Commuter Bike | Retrospec Harper Single-Speed Fixed Gear Urban Commuter Bike
Retrospec Harper Single-Speed Fixed Gear Urban Commuter Bike Commuting from one place to another is hazardous! It kills money and time. That is why you need to get up early in the morning, get yourself ready, and in a hurry, go to catch the transportation. Isn’t it too problematic? But have you though – a […]