The Van Rysel RCR500 Super Roubaix Winter Bib Shorts from Decathlon let you carry on riding in shorts beyond the summer thanks to their slightly thicker fabric. The pad is very comfortable, and a bit of water resistance is a nice touch, as is a mesh rear panel for some added breathability. A few more … Read more
In a few short years cycling GPS computers have opened up a huge range of possibilities in the ways we plan, record and compare our rides. Let’s take a look at what they can do for you and which ones perform best. Using the various satellite navigation systems, cycling GPS computers determine your position and … Read more
The CEO of folding bike maker Brompton Bicycle has warned that a shortage of raw materials is hitting the cycling industry, and that it could take a year and a half for the sector to recover from the supply chain problems that have hit it since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.Speaking at the Financial … Read more
The road season is over and as we move towards the colder months, you might fancy giving cyclocross a go. It’s one of the most accessible forms of bike racing, brilliant fun and it is also relatively safe. But what do you need to do to your new bike to get it ready to race? … Read more
Professional cyclists’ union the CPA has called for the woman who caused a huge crash on the opening day of this year’s Tour de France when she waved a sign at a TV camera as the riders approached to be made to pay token compensation of €1 when the court case opens tomorrow.Dozens of riders … Read more
The Endura Pro SL Knee Warmers II are impressively well made, combining warmth and windproofing with useful breathability. The very effective DWR coating keeps showers off pleasingly well too, but if you’ve got big thighs, these may not be for you.The Pro SLs are a step up from Endura’s cheapest options in that they’re shaped … Read more
Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS smartwatch which it says is faster and more rugged than the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS that we reviewed here on road.cc, with a smoother performance and improved connectivity. A TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra with 4G LTE is set to launch later this year too.Read our review … Read more
The Metropolitan Police Service has stepped up patrols in Richmond Park following a spate of thefts of bikes by muggers on mopeds, with two victims threatened with machetes as their bikes were stolen, with one victim saying he thought he would be “decapitated in the street.”The most recent incident happened next to a school just outside … Read more
The Makita DMP180Z is an easy-to-use small compressor specifically designed for tyres and other small or low-pressure inflatables. It’s powered by the same interchangeable 18V lithium-ion LXT batteries used in a vast array of Makita tools – but this price doesn’t include one, or a charger.For anyone who struggles with track pumps (I have literally … Read more
