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Altura Progel Mitts
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
Interest-free loans for bikes launched in Scotland in scheme said to be first of its kind in Europe
A new scheme launched in Scotland will enable 500 people to obtain bikes through interest-free, no deposit loans from a credit union, in what is billed as the first such initiative in Europe.Cycling UK has worked with Capital Credit Union and Scotwest Credit Union to devise the Access Bikes scheme, which is funded by the … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, dhb, Le Col, Vulpine and Monton Sports
What an incredibly gripping Tour of Britain—and great to see so many of the British Continental riders tearing it up with Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe. Aside from watching the racing, our team of testers have been out riding wearing some neat kit that has recently landed at the road.cc offices, here’s a selection … Read more
Bryton Rider 15E Neo GPS cycle computer
The Bryton Rider 15E Neo is a compact, easy-to-use GPS computer for those who don’t want all the bells and whistles of much more expensive units. It’s quick to set up and battery life is excellent; assuming you don’t want mapping or directions of any form, there really isn’t anything to dislike for the money.Some … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 635: “Absolute moron” overtakes cyclists during sportive
By definition, the videos in our Near Miss of the Day series feature examples of poor driving – but there should be a special award for the type of stupidity displayed by this overtaking of cyclists participating in a sportive in Northern Ireland – and having to brake to a halt to avoid hitting another … Read more
Grangers survey reveals only 66% of us reproof our waterproof jackets
Did you know you can reproof your cycling jacket to keep it effective on rides for longer? Well, according to outdoor clothing aftercare solution experts Grangers, one in two people stopped wearing a waterproof jacket because it no longer kept them dry, so that would put it as a 50/50 chance your answer would have … Read more
Ribble reportedly being prepared for sale by private equity owners
Ribble, which celebrates is 125th anniversary next year, is reportedly being prepared for sale by its owners.Sky News reports that private equity firm True Capital has hired investment banking firm Stifel to look for buyers for Cyclesport North Limited, which owns the brand.True Capital took control of Ribble in 2015 and since then has installed … Read more
Pactimo Summit Classic Bib Shorts
The Pactimo Summit Classic Bibs work exceptionally well on the bike. The soft, smooth fabric fits like a second skin, and as for the pad… I really can’t fault it.Pactimo says it uses a flat-sheen, double-knit fabric throughout the Summits, and it is bloody lovely. So comfortable against the skin that these shorts have become … Read more