It’s been quite the start to the Tour de France, hasn’t it? We’ve been treated to the joyous, electric atmosphere of the Danish Grand Départ, scintillating sprint showdowns and tales of redemption, the one-man Wout show, and yesterday’s chaos, carnage and crashes on the cobbles of Northern France.> Subscribe to GCN+ hereThe 2022 Tour de … Read more
The Tour de France is a sponsor’s dream with millions of viewers tuning in to watch their favourite riders, teams and equipment get put to the ultimate test. It’s no surprise, then, that this time of year is so popular for new releases, and loads of new bikes, components and items of clothing are making their Tour … Read more
The Restrap Race Top Tube Bag prioritises functionality and quality – the construction, finishing and durability are all first class. This longer than average (for a 1.5L) design won’t be for everyone, but if you need quick cockpit access for competitive events, it’s great.This offers a 1.5 litre capacity, is 370mm at its longest, 110mm … Read more
On stage five of the 2014 Tour de France, a wet and wild jaunt over treacherous cobbles on the way to Arenberg, Vincenzo Nibali effectively sealed his first and only overall triumph at the world’s biggest bike race.The Italian, riding in the company of classics specialist Lars Boom and teammate Jakob Fuglsang, was a picture … Read more
Here at road.cc, we’ve covered plenty of stories about cyclists coming into contact with animals out on the roads, from bears and bulls in North America to sheep in Yorkshire, but we have very rarely come across a two-wheeled encounter with a python… and in Kent of all places, too.On Monday evening two cyclists, Toby … Read more
The second edition of Bike Fit by former Team Sky and British Cycling physiotherapist Phil Burt is a comprehensive, well-written and fascinating guide to one of the most important and often-overlooked subjects in cycling: getting the human body and this peculiar machine with a wheel at each end to best work together.In 10 chapters over … Read more
Two tandem cyclists, who are currently riding the length of Britain in the nude to raise awareness of rewilding and mental health, were reportedly struck by a motorist who “deliberately” swerved into their path as they passed through Perthshire on Monday.Last week naturists Colin and Sadie began the 960-mile cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s … Read more
A motorist who reportedly fled the scene of a collision which left a cyclist with life-changing injuries, including a severed foot, has been released as local police continue to appeal for witnesses to the horrific incident.Off-duty Garda inspector Niall Flood — described in Irish media reports as an experienced cyclist — was riding along the … Read more
