Strava’s end-of-year stats always manage to fire up a bit of competition in the road.cc office… but is it as simple as the more you ride, the quicker you are on a bike? Jamie, Dave and Ed compare stats and discuss how to move up the race ranks.Here at road.cc we often get asked questions pretty much along … Read more
The Altura Grid Women’s Half Zip Softshell Hoodie very swiftly became the outer layer I found myself reaching for time and time again. Soft and cosy, casual and low key but remarkably protective, it’s the softshell I never knew I needed but now can’t do without. It’s not cheap but it is good value and well … Read more
Professional cycling, so the consensus goes, has entered a new golden period of racing. After the tainted excesses of the 1990s and 2000s, and the tactical inertia that infiltrated the Tour de France during the Sky years, the past five seasons or so have seen the sport regain a touch of the carefree magic last witnessed back … Read more
During what has been a historic year for women’s cycling, 2015 world road race champion Lizzie Deignan has enjoyed a few personal, off-the-bike landmarks of her own. In September, the Trek-Segafredo rider and her husband (and retired Irish pro) Philip welcomed their second child Shea, and this weekend the 34-year-old has been recognised for her services to cycling … Read more
The Universal Colours Spectrum Long Sleeve Jersey is very comfortable, and provides excellent warmth and wind protection. It has a cropped race fit and sizes up small – so it’s worth double-checking the size guide.The recommended temperature range is from 3°C to 12°C. I found it good for a bit colder than 3°C, and I … Read more
Passers-by in a city in California helped police lift a car off a cyclist who was trapped beneath the vehicle, which turned out to be stolen, with officers later apprehending the driver, who had fled the scene.The incident happened on 15 December in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, which lies in the Monterrey Bay area on … Read more
A new law in California will require drivers to change lanes where possible when overtaking cyclists, with the aim of minimising “conflict points and risk of near misses or crashes.”Since 2014, motorists in the Golden Bear state have to allow at least three feet of space when passing someone on a bike.But Sonoma County-based newspaper … Read more
Cyclists riding in popular areas on the edge of Greater London where it meets Surrey and Kent are being warned to be vigilant following reports that bike thieves are heading out of the capital to target riders, with women riding alone often the victim.Telegraph.co.uk reports that Cycling UK has raised concerns that cyclists in the … Read more
A cyclist in London who had not realised that a left-hand filter traffic signal had turned green because he was unable to see it from his position behind the advanced stop line has posted a video to Twitter of the moment he was rammed from behind by a driver.The incident, which highlights how poor junction … Read more
Stolen Goat’s Black Alpine Bodyline Bib Tights are at their best when riding conditions reach freezing point and below. Not many other bib tights I’ve tried achieve that, especially at this price, which is less than many of those in our best winter bib tights buyer’s guide.> Buy now: Stolen Goat Black Alpine Bodyline Bib Tights for £160 … Read more
