Jai Hindley of Bora Hansgrohe is poised to become the first Australian to win the Giro d’Italia after 2019 champion Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers, who held a three-second advantage this morning, cracked on the final climb of the 105st edition of the race.Today’s stage, with three big climbs in the Dolomites including a summit … Read more
A driver who was travelling at almost three times the speed limit in foggy conditions and on the wrong side of the road when he hit and killed a teenage cyclist has been told by a judge that he faces jail when he is sentenced next month.The High Court in Edinburgh heard that Sami Ula Jabbar, … Read more
The Endura Pro SL Lite SS Jersey is a light and very breathable jersey suitable for the hottest of summer riding. However, the short front and minimal grippers mean the fit is compromised a little.This is Endura’s most lightweight summer jersey, and whilst it doesn’t give a temperature range, I’d say it’s suitable around 18°C … Read more
A cyclist in Ukraine has spoken of how he rode his bike for 50 miles, dodging Russian shelling on the way, to reach safety as he escaped his home city which is under siege from invading forces, calling it “the craziest bike race of my life.”> “Fight Putin – Ride a Bike” meme in support … Read more
Only a few decades ago, all we saw of the great continental bike races on TV in the UK was a short five minute weekly Tour de France round-up on either Grandstand or World of Sport, and even then it was often a tiny segment so as not to interrupt the football or horse racing. … Read more
Oxford Mint Dry Lube is a light, wax-based lubricant ideal for dry days in the saddle. It runs quietly and efficiently, and stays clean if you wipe excess away and allow it to dry before riding.I like a good dry lube – odd naming juxtaposition aside, it’s the best way to get your drivetrain running … Read more
Gravel racer Colin Strickland is said by a friend to have gone to ground until his partner Kaitlin Armstrong, currently on the run after being accused of murdering Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson, has been caught due to fears for his own safety.The 35-year-old dated fellow gravel racer Wilson briefly last year after he and long-term partner Armstrong broke … Read more
A road.cc reader says “I’d have been hit if I hadn’t swerved” when a BMW driver made a close pass on him after exiting a section of roadworks – with the driver then, for good measure, trying to overtake another car and bus up ahead only to have to abort the manoeuvre due to a vehicle … Read more
Cycling has always been a relatively costly sport to get started in, but why has it become so ridiculous over the past few years? We’ve taken a look at some of the worst offenders for costing you money and it’s also given a great chance to simply have a good moan.Bikes Colnago C68-07 (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Essex will this Sunday host upwards of 25,000 cyclists as RideLondon returns after a two-year gap due to the coronavirus crisis – but not all locals will be welcoming the riders with open arms, with tacks found on part of the route last week, and a petition launched protesting the event.Moving to a late May … Read more
