The DMT GK1 gravel shoes are gravellier than they look. The knitted construction offers great comfort and performance – and a surprising degree of winter protection – though they size up a little large, which resulted in a smidge of heel lift when walking.There’s no time like January for testing off-road shoes, especially when they … Read more
Italy’s Scicon Sports has introduced new Aeroshade Kunken eyewear with the option of the brand logo repeated right across the lens. We’ve seen similar repeated patterns on glasses from the likes of Gucci, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton, but not on cycling eyewear before.2022 Scicon Aeroshade Kunken eyewear – 4 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“The unique lens … Read more
The future of a temporary cycle route that links Paisley with the village of Howwood is under threat after local politicians described the path as “dangerous” and called for it to be scrapped.The 10-kilometre cycle lane, which also takes in Spateston, Johnstone and Elderslie, was installed last year as part of Renfrewshire Council’s aim to … Read more
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has been riding a penny-farthing around London for a few years now, so should appreciate that there’s a knack to mastering that most stately of cycling past times.However, the pedalling presenter must also be well aware by now of the potential for things to go very wrong when sitting atop one of … Read more
Fizik is launching the “lightest ever” version of its Vento Argo saddle, that aims to deliver maximum stiffness and minimal weight with a short-nose design for improved stability while in more aggressive, aero riding positions.fizik Vento Argo 00 4 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)At just 139g (for the wider 150mm size), the new Vento Argo 00 … Read more
The Wera Bicycle Set 4 stashes nine very well-made hex/Torx keys in a rugged and genuinely useful case, and colour codes everything for ease of use. The quality feels great, and Wera’s ‘Hex plus’ shaping seems genuinely good at avoiding rounded bolts. They’re very useful sizes too – this is a good kit. All its … Read more
A motorist was handed a suspended sentence and ordered to pay £250 compensation after deliberately trying to injure a cyclist who he wrongly believed had damaged his car.69-year-old Dennis Horton, who had previously admitted assault, failing to stop, and failing to report an accident, was adjudged this week to have used his car “as a … Read more
Prendas Ciclismo has collaborated with Pro Cycling Trumps on a collection of T-shirts inspired by the colours of cycling’s biggest professional teams… and we reckon they’re very cool.Let’s be honest, the stylishness of many cycling T-shirts is, um, questionable. We have to say, though, that these designs are a big hit in the road.cc office. > 24 … Read more
Merino wool is often marketed as the irrefutable sustainable choice fabric for cycling kit, with brands endlessly listing the natural performance benefits for outdoor exercise. Is it really as environmentally friendly as we’re led to believe though? Yes, there are an impressive amount of those natural performance benefits and it results in cycling gear you’re bound … Read more
