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Mark Cavendish reveals he was ready to retire before Deceuninck-QuickStep call

Mark Cavendish has revealed he was ready to retire at the end of 2020 if he hadn’t received a one-year contract to ride with Deceuninck-QuickStep. The Manxman made the assertion in his latest autobiography, which has been serialised this weekend in The Times. Cavendish endured a miserable three seasons between 2018-2020 as recurrent health issues resulted in a relative lack of form.Despite being given … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 663: Van driver almost hits group of cyclists

Our latest Near Miss of the Day is an absolute shocker and sees an errant van driver almost sending a group of cyclists sprawling (or worse) in Salcey Forest in Northamptonshire.HoarseMann, the road.cc reader who sent this in, said the van – apparently on Lithuanian plates – was being driven way over the 40mph speed limit as it overtook him and then … Read more

Would you shell out this much on a set of Lightweight’s new Obermayer Evo wheels? Plus breaking Shimano cranks, updated bikes from Trek & Brompton, new roads on Zwift & loads more

We might be in mid-November but the bike world has been buzzing with new products this week. We’ve seen everything from updated bikes from Trek and Brompton, new eyewear from 100%, and, um, 3D printed titanium cleats. No one saw that coming. We start, though, in Germany…Lightweight unveils Obermayer Evo wheels… and they look supercoolLightweight … Read more

Monton Black Panther Waterproof/Windproof Overshoes

The Monton Black Panther Waterproof/Windproof overshoes live up to their name well. They’re made from a stretchy waterproof and windproof material that keeps out the weather and makes them easy to take on and off. Even at their RRP of £45 they aren’t that expensive compared with some overshoes we’ve tested, and at the current … Read more

Cyclist pushed into canal – by gang who filmed it happening

The sister of a cyclist who was pushed into a canal near Bradford is urging people on social media to “share the hell” out of footage of the incident.The Telegraph and Argus – without posting a link to the original entry on Facebook – said that the assault on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal happened … Read more

dhb Merino Leg Warmers

The dhb Merino Leg Warmers are soft, stretchy and warm, but the gripper tape at the top is quite narrow and won’t suit all riders.The first thing you notice about the warmers is how soft and stretchy the fabric is. A mix of 97% merino wool with 3% elastane, it’s also extremely breathable and has … Read more