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Bike at Bedtime: take a look at the Rapha x Baum titanium collab bike
Rapha has recently released a special edition version of Baum’s all-rounder road bike, the Orbis. Darren Baum has over 30 years of experience handcrafting bespoke bicycles and now Rapha Cycling Club (RCC) members can have a one-of-a-kind titanium bicycle of their own. 2021 Rapha Baum 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) > Should you choose a … Read more
No bikes allowed on Southern or Thameslink trains this Sunday due to London to Brighton Cycle Ride
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
Gore Ambient Vest
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
Driver steals cyclist’s phone after knocking her from bike – police attending say they shouldn’t have been called
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
Santini Redux Istinto Men’s Bib Shorts
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
Mark Cavendish reportedly offered one-year contract extension by Deceuninck-Quick-Step
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
Near Miss of the Day 636: Van driver overtakes one cyclist, almost hits two others head-on
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
Sonder Alpha 700C Aero wheelset
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
