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
Prosecutors in France are seeking a four-month suspended prison sentence for the woman who caused a huge crash at the opening stage of this year’s Tour de France in Brittany, causing four riders to abandon the race.The 31-year-old, from the Finistère department where the opening stage from Brest to Landernau took place, is charged with “endangering … Read more
Stars of the men’s and women’s peloton gathered at the Palais des Congres in Paris today to discover the routes of next year’s Tour de France and the inaugural edition of the Tour de France Femmes by Zwift.The men’s race begins with a 13km individual time trial in Copenhagen on Friday 1 July, with the … Read more
A Birmingham cyclist has spoken of how three youths attacked him with a metal pipe and stole his £3,500 mountain bike as he rode home from work along a canal towpath.Dave Frisby also revealed that after he posted details of the incident to social media, he was contacted by two other cyclists who had been … Read more
