The Abus Macator with MIPS is a reasonable all-round helmet for less intensive riding, featuring a useful amount of adjustment, a removable peak and that MIPS layer for added protection. It does suffer from limited airflow, though, making it quite hot for more intense riding.The Macator is available in nine colours and three sizes. The … Read more
Ravemen’s CR450 front light is small and light, runs for ages on the lower lumen and flashing/pulsing settings, and is just about bright enough on high to see by in pitch dark. It has a useful remote switch, and you can keep using it while it charges from a battery pack. There’s a lot to … Read more
A man who deliberately blocked the progress of two cyclists on a towpath, causing one to fall and racially abusing another, has been given a suspended sentence by Swindon Crown Court.Sara Mirabassi and Luke Machin were cycling on the canal path between Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge on 22 July 2020 when they encountered Stephen Robert Panes, … Read more
Fans of all things retro, rejoice! It was announced today that Prendas Ciclismo, the Dorset cycling brand specialising in reissues of some of the sport’s most iconic jerseys, has come under new ownership and will soon be restocking its range of retro kits.Established in 1996, Prendas was forced to scale back its operations in June … Read more
The Galibier Flanders Winter Hat is its take on the iconic Belgian-style winter cap. It’s low on bulk and high on stretch, which makes it comfortable to wear under a helmet and should fit most heads, though it’s not as warm as some.The difference between a skull cap and a Belgian-style winter cap is that … Read more
Transport for London representatives announced yesterday that the controversial ‘See their Side’ advertising campaign, which sparked an online backlash last year over claims of “victim-blaming” and promoting a “false equivalence” among road users, has been officially stopped.The advertising campaign, which had a planned spend of almost £1 million, featured an angry altercation after a driver’s car … Read more
Presents weren’t the only thing that got wrapped ahead of Christmas – so too did the debut season of the road.cc Podcast in association with Altura, and we’re delighted at how well it’s been received by listeners.Season 2 will be kicking off later this month, but in the meantime we thought we’d take a look … Read more
Of all the jerseys, jackets, bib shorts, bib tights, gloves and shoes that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2021, here are the very best of them.Every month we select the top clothing, bikes, parts and accessories we’ve reviewed for road.cc Recommends, and now it’s time to tell you which of these are the very best. That … Read more
With so many other commitments that can get in the way before or after the working day, often the best time to pack in a quality session can be your lunch hour. It’s not the longest slot though so optimising the content of each session, and getting into good habits pre- and post-workout can really … Read more
