A judge has overturned Mathieu van der Poel’s assault conviction relating to an incident at his hotel on the night before the men’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia, in September.Both the common assault convictions were quashed, as well as the A$1,500 fines, with the judge highlighting the “annoying and invasive” actions … Read more
We’ve added 20 of the best new cycling products to our Recommends list this month – The selection includes some of the best road bikes of the year, top cycling gear and cycling components that have seriously impressed our reviewers!Check out road.cc Recommends hereBut before we take a closer look, here’s a full list of what made the … Read more
We’ve all ‘hit the wall’ or cracked pretty badly when out on a ride, so this week’s highlights from our bulging pile of bikes, kit and gear on test might help prevent that so-called bonk. The Supersapiens glucose monitoring system to fend off running out of gas, Suunto’s heart rate monitor to see how much … Read more
If you’re still searching for a present for that special cyclist in your life, we’re here to get you out of a fix with some last-minute suggestions. Let’s get cracking, because we really don’t have much time left now! Last year Covid restrictions meant the internet was our best friend when it came to doing our … Read more
All across the land, sometime on December 25th people will be regretting the time they once said they liked something in a casual offhand remark, and have been given presents based on that ever since. That time you were twelve when you said you thought owls were cool, and therefore have received strigine-related gifts every year graciously … Read more
Police in London have released more details about a collision which has caused a cyclist — who remains under doctor’s care — to need hospital treatment for nearly three months.Officers attended the scene on Broad Lane in Haringey on Tuesday 20 September after reports of a collision between the rider of an e-bike and a driver. The motorist of the Audi involved stopped … Read more
Colnago has officially launched the V4Rs road bike – which has been ridden by UAE Team Emirates pros, including Tadej Pogacar, over the summer – calling this its ‘fastest monocoque frame ever’ (let’s be honest, a new bike has never been launched with the claim that it’s the brand’s third or fourth fastest ever).Colnago says that … Read more
Cycling South Africa has suspended Eddy Hoole’s racing licence from all cycling disciplines and is engaging with the UCI after the Zwift racer was found to have hacked his data to facilitate a stunning win in a qualifying event for the 2023 UCI eSports World Championships.Hoole was last week banned from Zwift racing for six months and … Read more
If you want to upgrade your bike but feel like a whole new one is an unnecessary expense, investing in the best road bike wheels that your budget can afford is probably the best bang-for-your-buck upgrade you can make. This way, you can keep your beloved steed but still notice big improvements in ride quality, comfort and/or speed depending … Read more
The Q36.5 Woolf Leg Warmer offers a great, low-bulk alternative to full-on bib tights. Performance is very good – warm and breathable thanks to the merino-polyamide mix, with a DWR coating to repel dirt and light rain. They fit nicely, and there’s plenty of stretch down to the high percentage of elastane. There’s lots of … Read more
