Southern Rail and Thameslink have announced restrictions on the carriage of bicycles on their routes this Sunday due to the London to Brighton Cycle Ride taking place at the weekend.In a series of identical tweets on their respective Twitter accounts, the two train operating companies confirmed that no bikes will be carried from the start of service … Read more
There is almost nothing to the Gore Ambient Vest. Despite only weighing 58g it has excellent windproofing qualities, a full mesh back aids breathability and it can be packed down to take up just the tiniest amount of space in your rear pocket. My only criticism is that the colour choices are limited.The Ambient Vest … Read more
A North Yorkshire cyclist has spoken on social media of how she was knocked from her bike by a teenage driver, who then stole her phone to prevent her from taking pictures – adding that two police officers who attended the incident said they shouldn’t have been called and the victim should have swapped details … Read more
The Santini Redux Istinto Bib Shorts take aerodynamics and a skin-tight fit to the next level. They can take a bit of fight to get on – getting dressed elegantly isn’t going to happen – but once in place and you’ve jiggled them about a bit, you’re in for hours of cosseted comfort on the … Read more
Deceuninck-Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere has reportedly offered Mark Cavendish a one-year contract extension – but there is no guarantee of a place at next year’s Tour de France, where the 36-year-old is tied with Eddy Merckx for the most stage wins.Het Nieuwsblad reports that while there is an offer on the table, talks between … Read more
Some very poor driving on display in our Near Miss of the Day feature today, with a van driver overtaking a cyclist on a narrow road failing to slow down for two others coming in the other direction and almost hitting them.Mark, the road.cc reader who sent us the clip, said: “It happened a couple … Read more
The Sonder Alpha Aero wheelset certainly looks the business with a shiny black finish and bold white graphics that make the wheels appear much more expensive than they actually are. That bling finish isn’t there to hide a sub-par wheelset either, as the Alpha Aeros are robust, stiff and smooth rolling. That durability comes with … Read more
Altura’s Progel Mitts offer plenty of comfort on the bike. The gel pads are well placed and really do damp vibrations, making them great for rough roads and long days in the saddle.We last tested the Progel mitts back in 2018; Matt was impressed, and I’ve been impressed with the latest version.> Find your nearest … Read more
