The Assos armWarmer_Evo7s are a good set of arm protectors that are great for taking the edge off when the temperatures begin to drop, while still being small and easy enough to stow away in a jersey pocket.British winters, as many of us would have found over the Christmas break, are consistently inconsistent. Arm warmers are … Read more
The video featured in our Near Miss of the Day series today shows the heart-stopping moment when a pair of cyclists are confronted with the driver of a skip lorry coming the other way on a narrow road with cars parked on the near side of the vehicle, squeezing both riders between the lorry and … Read more
A driver has admitted causing the death by careless driving of two cyclists on the A40 in Buckinghamshire last year. He will be sentenced at a later date, but a lawyer acting for the families of the victims says the case highlights the need to reconsider the maximum penalties for the offence.Cyclists Damien Natale, aged … Read more
A US patent has been granted for a chainset with a spring action that, according to its inventors, improves cycling efficiency by more than 4%. Huron Cycling says that the spring action in its Impact chainset is comparable to that of the carbon plate used in recent record-breaking running shoes.“The crank arms are not directly attached … Read more
Further concerns are being raised by owners of Specialized’s Tarmac SL7 bikes, due to what some feel is a delay in issuing warnings that strong impacts such as hitting a large pothole could cause a serious steerer tube failure, potentially resulting in a crash.On Tuesday, Specialized told Tarmac SL7 owners to stop riding their bikes, but … Read more
In Episode 9 of the road.cc Podcast in association with Cervélo, Alexandar Richardson speaks to us following that notorious bikejacking in Richmond Park. Were also talking about our pet peeves with other cyclists, such as red light jumpers and those who fail to say hi! > The fastest man over 7 days, + the new Cervélo R5 … Read more
Magistrates in Buckinghamshire have said that a driver who three years ago escaped a driving ban despite totting up 12 penalty points and who was charged with speeding “had no option but to speed up” to avoid causing “serious injury and even death” to a cyclist.Heidi Caple appeared at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court charged with breaking … Read more
As its name suggests, the Le Col x McLaren Project Aero LS Jersey is designed to help you be as aerodynamic as possible on the bike. It’s an expensive option, though, and the fit might not suit you, especially if you’re on the shorter side.Though long sleeve jerseys are usually reserved for colder weather riding, … Read more
