The Nopinz Souplesse Gilet is a lightweight, packable option perfect for spring, summer and autumn when you need another windcheating layer.Protection from chilly breezes is brilliant – nothing got through, even on pre-dawn blasts – and clamminess has been a moot point even when I’ve been cruising along at a steady 20mph for a couple … Read more
Police in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses after a van driver allegedly headbutted a cyclist and damaged his bike before fleeing the scene.The cyclist, in his 40s, was riding up a hill on the Knyveton Road in the suburb of Boscombe on Wednesday 13 April, when he noticed the driver of a grey Iveco tipper … Read more
The Nothing Ear (1) wireless earbuds perform well on and off the bike. As an iOS user, switching between devices isn’t as smooth for me as with the Air Pods Pro, but the significantly lower price combined with the secure in-ear fit, decent noise cancellation and classy design makes these a good option.The headline features … Read more
BMC and Red Bull Advanced Technologies say that they have developed the world’s fastest race bike after four years of research. The prototype bike will be raced for the first time this weekend. 2022 BMC Red Bull prototype time trial triathlon – 9 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Red Bull says that it has taken its … Read more
The Tri-Fit Sykl Pro Skin Bib Shorts Women’s are excellent, using a high-stretch, lightweight fabric that’s incredibly comfy. The straps balance support and comfort very well, and the chamois is one that’ll cover your needs for endurance rides in my experience.The shorts are made from the Italian Carvico Revolutional Energy fabric. This soft, stretchy fabric … Read more
For the second time in a month, drivers caused huge tailbacks in Richmond Park over the bank holiday weekend – with The Royal Parks, which manages the southwest London beauty spot, forced to close Kingston Gate due to the volume of motorists trying to enter the park through it.A post on Twitter from the account … Read more
Did you get out over the bank holiday weekend? Our team of reviewers certainly did as they’ve been heading outside to test the latest and coolest gear that’s recently landed at the road.cc HQ; here are this week’s highlights… Quoc Chelsea£180Looking for cycling specific shoes for casual rides and urban commuting that don’t look out of place … Read more
The Specialized Align II is a low-cost helmet designed for a wide variety of riding. You wouldn’t know it’s only £45 – it definitely doesn’t scrimp on features. It offers Mips for enhanced protection, the fit is really good, and it looks very stylish too. As with its predecessor, the Align II is a little … Read more
