Coventry City Council’s advice that residents who are unable to drive to rubbish drop-off sites during bin strikes should use a bike has prompted widespread criticism.Last Thursday, amidst photos on social media of backed up queues of drivers, a council employee reminded people that the facilities, opened for residents to dispose of household waste while their … Read more
Adidas has recently added some cycling apparel to its ever-growing line-up of cycling specific shoes, but it seems like Adidas has misunderstood the word ‘bib’ with its shorts release. Let’s be honest, cycling’s technical jargon is one of the biggest hurdles when you’re starting out, hence why we thought there was the need to create a glossary … Read more
Here are the very best components that have made it into road.cc Recommends in 2021 – everything from handlebars and hubs to pedals and power meters.You’ll probably know that every month we add the top bikes, clothing, parts and accessories we’ve reviewed to road.cc Recommends. Now we’ve gone back and scrutinised everything that made it … Read more
West Midlands Police has released CCTV footage in an appeal to give a “family the answers they need” after a body was found in a Birmingham canal last month. The body of Paul Morris was discovered at around 6.15pm on Tuesday 21 December at the junction of Ledsam Street and Ladywood Middleway, in Ladywood, to the west of the … Read more
The Pactimo Men’s Torrent Stretch Waterproof Cape is described as being ‘completely waterproof, lightweight, form-fitting and extremely breathable.’ While such claims are hardly unusual, here they’re justified – I totally agree. The Torrent scores in all those areas very well indeed, and though the price is high the performance is higher still.While the label says … Read more
The Met Estro MIPS Helmet is a great fitting, well ventilated helmet that looks good too. It’s a bit dearer than some helmets offering similar features, but then it’s lighter too.First and foremost for me in a helmet is a comfortable fit. As the owner of a 58cm head I sometimes find myself between sizes … Read more
New direct-to-consumer brand Udog has revealed its first cycling footwear called Tensione which features a ‘Tension Wrap System’ (TWS) with straps under the insole that are designed to increase comfort and support.“The new Tensione shoes incorporate a patented dynamic system that hugs the metatarsal area of your feet from the instep to the bridge for an … Read more
The Roubaix Pro is designed to deliver compliance without compromise thanks to the introduction of the Future Shock 2.0 system that gives more control and damping options, the Pavé seatpost, aerodynamics that are said to equal the Tarmac SL6, and a Rider-First Engineered frame that’s claimed to have helped shed some serious weight.At the heart … Read more
