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Five cool things coming soon from Enve, Garmin, Shimano, Oxford and Torque
Did you battle the fierce headwinds at the weekend and fly home, bagging some PRs or even KOMs on the way? Our team of reviewers braced the conditions, as they had the additional lure of testing some of the coolest gear that has recently landed in the road.cc offices. Here are this week’s highlights…Enve Foundation … Read more
Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent
The Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent is a better-vented version of the company’s top-end vented helmet. It is cool, comfortable and fits very well, plus you still get the safety benefits of MIPS and ANGi technologies should you have an off.Specialized has probably looked at the world of smartphone tech and decided that incremental changes … Read more
Road rage driver who rammed cyclist off bike after pursuit avoids jail
A road rage driver who followed a cyclist before deliberately knocking the rider off their bike has avoided a jail sentence at Sheffield Crown Court.Tanveer Ahmed was handed a 16-month sentence, suspended for two years, and ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation by Judge Richardson after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.The Sheffield Star … Read more
Cyclists’ safety highlighted as dog walkers face fines for using long leads near cycle paths
Dog walkers in the Devon area of Teignbridge District Council will soon risk on-the-spot fines of £100 if they use leads longer than one metre near cycle paths.The new rule is part of a public space protection order (PSPO) which will come into force from April and cover some areas next to highways and cycling infrastructure.Owners who walk … Read more
Bont Motion shoes
Bont’s Motion shoes are comfortable and offer many of the benefits of the brand’s higher-end models – stiff soles, an anatomical fit, and a low stack height – at an entry-level price. They are excellent value.One of the things that sets Bont’s shoes apart from the crowd is what it calls the ‘anatomical design’. Essentially, … Read more
Take a look at this stunning Royal Flush themed Spoon Customs Izoard XCR road racing bike
Guildford-based Spoon Customs produces exquisite-looking steel bikes, and for tonight’s Bike at Bedtime we’re taking a look at the brand’s collaboration with online poker cardroom PokerStars, which resulted in a truly spectacular Royal Flush-themed finish. Whatever you think of online gambling, we’re just talking about the bike here and you can’t deny it’s a pretty one. … Read more
Mandatory cycling helmet law dropped in Seattle as it unfairly targets black people and the homeless, say officials
The US county of King County, which includes the famous city of Seattle, has voted to repeal its mandatory cycle helmet laws, with a board of elected officials and medical experts questioning the law’s effectiveness. Members also cited concerns that officers were stopping helmetless cyclists on a pretext for something else, with analysis finding that black riders were four times as likely to be … Read more
Cannondale Synapse 2 RL
New for 2022 the latest Cannondale Synapse has seen some major changes over the previous model, not only in terms of frame shape and detailing but also with the inclusion of their integrated SmartSense system which including lights, speed sensors and even Garmin’s Radar detection system on some models. At its heart though is still … Read more