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Ekoi PW8 C12 Pro Woven Full Carbon Leather shoes
Ekoi has launched a brand new pedal system and these catchily named Ekoi PW8 C12 Pro Woven Full Carbon Leather shoes are part of the small range currently compatible with it. As a shoe, it’s comfortable, it has an incredibly stiff carbon sole, and its full leather upper is well made and pleasurably subtle. It’s … Read more
Big wheels, new tyres, boutique brands, and a 14-speed groupset: gravel tech is so much more fun than road right now
For years, gravel cycling tech has been surging ahead of road-specific innovations. Visiting Sea Otter Girona last week presented a host of new and interesting tech changes, though one or two of these could be a long way off achieving approval from the masses.32″ will be 2027’s hottest tech (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) It is … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 947 and 948: Warning letters issued after two close passes on busy, narrow roads
After a summer break, our Near Miss of the Day series returns with a double bill of close passes which led police in Kent to only issue warning letters in each instance.road.cc reader Andrew Wills, known on this site as Jakrayan, got in touch in July with footage of a couple of videos that make … Read more
Look 795 Blade RS 3 Dura Ace Di2
Pricey? Yes. The lightest? No. The fastest? Probably not. But as a whole the Look 795 Blade RS 3 Dura Ace Di2 is one hell of an all round package. It’s real world quick, ruthlessly stiff while managing to deliver an impressive ride quality, and the handling is absolutely spot on. We could well be … Read more
Castelli Espresso 18 Sock
The Castelli Espresso 18 sock is well-made and versatile. It’s simple to put on, breathable, and good in the heat. At £18, it’s reasonably priced for what you get.The construction is 85% nylon and 15% elastane, which gives a slightly more substantial feel than a standard summer sock whilst still being light and breathable enough … Read more
Tears and catharsis on the Stelvio: Pressing life’s reset button high in the Alps and the Dolomites
I looked up, grinding that low cadence I had finally perfected, and saw it. ‘1° Tornanti’. The final turn. The last, agonising bend of the Passo dello Stelvio, that brutal, beautiful Alpine monster. And then the floodgates opened. Tears started streaming down my cheeks, continuing all the way to the summit.That surge of emotion surprised … Read more
Long-term Snake Pass repairs “not likely” before Tour de France visit, council admits after Andy Burnham’s criticism of “crumbling” road amid £100m landslip bill
A long-term solution to the numerous active landslips on Snake Pass is “not likely” ahead of the Tour de France Femmes’ visit to the iconic Peak District climb next summer, Derbyshire County Council has admitted.However, both the local authority and the organisers of the Tour’s 2027 British Grand Départ insist that they are working to … Read more
AI is destroying the personality that cycling thrives on
Everywhere, I’m seeing YouTube thumbnails, event posters, social video, and marketing that have all been churned out by AI. While this is just the tip of the iceberg when we consider what other parts of our lives AI is rapidly encroaching into, it’s a bit worrying to me that an industry driven by and created … Read more
Council “putting aside half a million pounds” to make streets less safe, cycling campaigners say as funding to reopen controversial ‘bike only’ road to motorists approved
Cycling campaigners in Exeter have accused the local authority of “putting aside half a million ponds” to make the city’s streets less safe, after funding required to reopen a road closed to motorists since the pandemic was approved this week.The long-running, stop-start saga surrounding the future of Dryden Road in Exeter is set to come … Read more