US Marshals searching for Kaitlin Armstrong, the 34 year old who is the prime suspect in the murder of gravel racer Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson who was shot dead earlier in Texas this month, have said she took a flight to New York City three days after the shooting. Meanwhile, sponsors have distanced themselves from Armstrong’s … Read more
The Garmin Edge 830 has been around for three years but is still a great GPS cycling computer. Its well-developed software and decent performance mean that it’s still worth considering if you need a new full-featured head unit now.In recent years, Garmin has come under pressure from the likes of Wahoo, Hammerhead, Lezyne, Bryton and … Read more
A key cycle lane in Bristol is set to be scrapped because the council claims it causes flooding – with opposition councillors and environmental campaigners in response highlighting longstanding issues regarding blocked drains as the real cause of the problem.Vassili Papastavrou, secretary of the Bristol Tree Forum, told road.cc that he had “never heard of … Read more
The Ridgecrest Waterproof Cycling Gilet is a handy layer for keeping cold air out and protecting your torso from light rain and road spray, and it takes up very little space when stuffed in a rear pocket. Some roadies will provide a slimmer cut to avoid flapping, but the price is reasonable, going on cheap.We … Read more
For this month’s Coffee & Ride with komoot, we head into the blissful wilderness of Mid Wales. This scenic, picturesque ride takes you into the hills of the Tywi valley and a route that follows the historical drovers route. It’s a challenging but incredibly rewarding ride, and one that will you will remember if you fancy … Read more
Dutch-style roundabouts are gradually being introduced in the UK – but new research from the Netherlands has found that roundabouts in general, and not just ones designed specifically for cyclists, are becoming increasingly unsafe for people on bikes, with a rise in collisions at them attributed to greater complexity not only in the design of … Read more
Endura’s Xtract Bibshort II is a well-priced option, ideal for the cost-conscious cyclist. They’re good quality shorts and I found the pad comfortable; in fact, there is a lot to like here – as long as your thighs are wide enough to stop the leg grippers riding up.Not all of us want or can afford … Read more
Founded by ex-British Cycling and Team Sky designer Dimitris Katsanis, Mythos has forgone titanium in favour of Scalmalloy for its 3D printed stem. Weighing in at 150g, the Elix is said to be “usefully” stiff… but then you really would hope so with a £500 price tag.We’ve seen plenty of 3D printed prototypes filtering their way … Read more
