Alberto Balocco, the president and CEO of Italian confectionery giants Balocco, has died after being struck by lightning while mountain biking in the Italian Alps.Balocco’s company produces a range of biscuits and panettone, and was a sponsor of the Giro d’Italia from 2013 to 2015, with the brand logo printed on the maglia rosa and … Read more
The Lezyne RAP II 19 CO2 is, as you can guess from the ‘II,’ a revamped design, and it covers pretty much all the basics when out for a ride – plus a few others to boot. The new black finish looks to have dealt with any corrosion issues, too. Really it’s only lacking one … Read more
A cyclist from North Wales has been killed in a crash involving two BMW cars in Cheshire yesterday.Cheshire Police say that officers were called to the fatal collision at around 3.45pm on Thursday 25 August. It happened at the junction of Brown Heath Road, Rake Lane and Plough Lane near the village of Christleton, which lies … Read more
A recent study from the US has found that children are eight times more likely to be killed in a collision involving an SUV or pick-up truck than they are in a crash in which a standard passenger car is involved.Published in the Journal of Safety Research, the study comes at a time when such … Read more
The VeloPac RidePac Util Drybag does a good job of protecting a smartphone or ride essentials from rain and dust with minimal bulk and weight. Its simple roll-top design is easy to use and flexible for phone shapes and sizes, but the elasticated strap seems an unnecessary addition that deforms the shape of the pack.The … Read more
It’s the final episode of season two of the road.cc Podcast – and in it, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights of the past few months, as well as speaking to Laurence Hunter, VP Insurance for specialist cycle insurer Laka, which sponsors the podcast.We’d been trying for ages to get world … Read more
Rishi Sunak – described by his supporters just last week as “the most pro-driver chancellor in history” – is also “an avid supporter of cycling” according to his backers in response to an inquiry from the group Conservative Friends of Cycling.> Rishi Sunak pledges to “stop war on motorists” and review LTNsThe group wrote to the … Read more
Shimano 105 Di2 is a brilliant groupset, but there are still some things that we really hate about it. Here are 5 things that we’re really not that keen on. Wireless in name only 2022 Orro Terra C Shimano 105 Di2 – front mech (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The first issue that we have with 105 … Read more
Trek has issued a safety recall notice that covers the model year 2021-2022 Emonda SLR bikes, 2022 Speed Concept SLR triathlon bikes, and the Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stem. The US brand says that it is “recalling these products because the carbon base bar and handlebar/stem can crack if overloaded” which could cause a serious … Read more
