The Vitus Razor Disc Claris might not appear to be anything special if you just look at its specifications – but take it for a spin it and I guarantee you’ll be very impressed with the ride quality of its frameset. The frame and fork feel as though they could hold their own on a better-specced bike … Read more
For many riders looking to shell out on one of the best cycling helmets, a consideration will be its aerodynamics. Manufacturers claim that a modern aero road helmet can save you roughly 10 watts at 40kph, which is by no means insignificant!We’re unable to test aerodynamic claims here at road.cc; and in fact, we recommend staying wary of aero data when it … Read more
Exploring bigger questions than many in the sport are perhaps accustomed to, in terms of success, perfection, and even the meaning of cycling as a sport, The Art of Cycling brilliantly combines author James Hibbard’s former career as a professional cyclist in the USA in the 1990s to mid 2000s with his education and passion … Read more
A drink driver who could be heard laughing as he sped through a Derbyshire town while his friend rode on his bonnet before hitting and injuring a cyclist has been jailed for 14 months. 35-year-old Daniel Fownes, a father of two, was already serving a suspended sentence for stealing more than £2,000 from a restaurant he was … Read more
Just weeks after a video of a driver failing to stop to let a five-year-old cyclist and his father pass went hugely viral, another cyclist, this time carrying his infant child in a child seat – has shared footage of a driver passing them with inches to spare on a narrow London street. What is … Read more
Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges is to be the subject of a new documentary on ITV that will be broadcast on Tuesday 29th November. According to PRiDE OUT, ‘Race To Be Me’ will tell the story of Bridges’ attempt to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games this year, in which she “found herself at the centre of an international … Read more
The Assos Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket C2 is an excellent jersey-like option that offers impressive wind protection and breathability, and a more casual fit than some of Assos’ racier offerings. While it can’t compete with the best waterproof cycling jackets on wet days, it’s a great choice for cool, dry days.It’s that time of … Read more
We have a whole load of tech to tell you about this week including an updated titanium bike from Van Nicholas, clothing from Italian brands Campagnolo and Passione, and an electric pump that weighs under 100g, but we’re starting with news that the lightweight and waterproof Gore-Tex Shakedry fabric is on the way out…Gore retires … Read more
The Lezyne Stainless Pedal Hook is a sturdy, easy-to-fit and eye-catching way to store your bike. It’s a storage alternative to Lezyne’s CNC Alloy Wheel Hook that impressed me recently, and like that, looks a serious contender for our Best Bike Storage Systems buyer’s guide.Having spent the last 12 years living in London flats, bike storage has long been a bit … Read more
Campaigners who have spent the better part of two decades fighting for an off-road cycle route to be built in East Lothian have slammed a report into the feasibility of the project, which they claim “prioritises cars and lorries rather than the safety of pedestrians and cyclists”.Last Friday East Lothian Council published a report, produced … Read more
