Reynolds’ G700 wheelset is a gravel design through and through, with a wide rim to suit large volume tyres and the ability to shun all the knocks and bangs that your local trails can throw at them. Their weight is decent too, allowing for good performance without sacrificing stiffness or durability.I’ve tested many wheelsets recently … Read more
A woman in her 20s has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident on Thursday which left a cyclist in a serious but stable condition in hospital having suffered a severed foot in the collision.Off-duty Garda inspector Niall Flood — described in Irish media reports as an experienced cyclist — was riding along the R522 near Newcastle West when he was flung from … Read more
road.cc Recommends, the site containing the best of the best kit that we’ve reviewed, has just been updated with 11 fantastic new additions. There is everything from a host of tyres, to an interesting book about the Tour de France, bikes and plenty more.Tifosi Rostra Disc Tiagra 2022 RCCR-7 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Go check out road.cc … Read more
Ruben Guerreiro shared this snap of his road rash covered back after falling heavily during one of the major crashes which blighted the final stages of yesterday’s Tour de France opening road stage.The Portuguese clipped the back wheel of a TotalEnergies rider as the peloton traversed the Great Belt Bridge, hitting the deck hard, and inadvertently … Read more
Silca Ultimate Tubeless Sealant delivers something that not all sealants can – the ability to cope with the high pressures used in road tyres. It works quickly and effectively, blocking holes before much air escapes so you shouldn’t need to pump at the side of the road.Over the past few years, I’ve tried all kinds … Read more
Operation SNAP has been the police service which received submissions of a few of our more high-profile recent Near Miss of the Day videos, including NMotD 783 and 784 which both saw drivers reject awareness courses, only to end up being fined £2,460 and £1,152 at court respectively.Today’s however, is a ‘no further action’ case, with some interesting feedback to … Read more
The Altura Shore Indoor Training Men’s Vest is a top aimed primarily at sessions on the turbo trainer, so offers impressive breathability and a relaxed fit for a breezy feel when being blasted by a fan. At just over twenty quid it’s not expensive, either.Indoor trainer clothing can be seen as a bit niche; after … Read more
Veteran rider Alejandro Valverde has been taken to hospital after a hit-and-run motorist drove into him as he trained with teammates at home in Spain, his Movistar team has confirmed.The incident happened in Alcantarilla near Murcia and, despite fortunately suffering no fractures or serious injuries, Valverde will remain under observation for 24 hours. His training partners … Read more
A club rider from south London says he has lost “freedom and independence to go and ride my bike” after escaping an attempted bikejacking by motorbike-riding muggers in the latest of a series of incidents.The victim, a road.cc reader, told us they were threatened by the offenders, who told him they would take his bike (a 2022 S-Works Tarmac … Read more
After all the kerfuffle about aero helmets and snoods, Geraint Thomas sat down to explain how he managed to ride the opening time trial of the 2022 Tour de France wearing a most unaero garment — the humble gilet.Speaking to Ineos Grenadiers teammate Luke Rowe on their Watts Occurring podcast yesterday evening, road captain Rowe set the scene. ? Episode 71 … Read more
