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Ribble launch radical new Ultra aero road bike (+ video)
Ribble Cycles has launched a new Ultra aero road bike with a radical frameset design, an innovative handlebar, and some bold aero claims. 2022 Ribble Ultra SL R Hero – 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Dubbed the Bat Bike during development, Ribble says that the Ultra’s design brief was to be “the fastest aero road … Read more
Vuelta Stage 5: Jasper Philipsen wins sprint after massive crash splits field
Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Fenix has won Stage 5 of the Vuelta a Espana, his second victory of the race, on a day when a massive crash split the field with 12km remaining of the 184.4km stage from Tarancon to Albacete.Among the riders caught up in the crash was race leader Rein Taaramae of Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert, with the … Read more
“Off yer bike!” – Birmingham cyclists told to dismount due to tramlines, or take diversion to avoid them
Cyclists in Birmingham will have to dismount when travelling through a main road in the city centre due to tramlines or else take a diversion – leading one local campaigner to describe the city as “way behind Manchester and London” when it comes to provision for people on bikes.The expansion of the existing line 1 of … Read more
Santini Karma Kite Jersey
Just when you thought there weren’t enough jerseys in the world to choose from, the Santini Karma Kite comes along and makes it all better. It’s cool, comfortable, stylish and really nicely made. Oh, and it’s got a tiny Italian flag on it, which will probably make you faster.Santini says this is its ‘Classic comfort … Read more
Riding like it’s 1993: Cycling across Britain without a mobile phone
“Excuse me, do you know the way to Newcastle?”I’ve cycled to Mount Everest, I’ve even cycled in North Korea, but last week I took on a real adventure… I cycled the length of England without a mobile phone. How did I find the experience, people’s reactions, and did I get to the place I was trying to … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 625: “Not all d*ckheads drive BMWs – some ride them instead”
“Not all d*ckheads drive BMWs – some ride them instead” is the observation road.cc reader Richard made after this shocking incident while he was out for a group ride at the weekend.“A small group of us were out on a social ride on Sunday (15th August) on the quiet Essex roads and some motorbikes went past,” … Read more
What’s the difference between hooked and hookless bike wheels, and which is better for you?
If you’ve had a look for a new set of wheels in recent years, you might have been left with a sore head while trying to decide between hooked and hookless rims. We’ve spoken to some of the key brands in the world of road bike wheels to find out their take on the benefits … Read more
Enrolment opens for Zwift Academy road training programme
Online cycling/fitness platform Zwift has announced the return of Zwift Academy community training programme which is best known for its talent identification having helped nine riders progress to professional teams.Enrolment is open now with the Zwift Academy Road training programme getting underway on 30th August. Zwifters must complete a series of six workouts, two recovery … Read more
Garmin Rally RK200 Dual-sensing Power Meter pedals
The Garmin Rally RK200 Dual-sensing Power Meter pedals perform incredibly well, providing reliable and consistent power readings while also proving to be weather resistant, so far. What’s really appealing is the ability to transfer its power-reading spindle from road to off-road pedals, for accurate data across disciplines.The price is very high, but I’d say the … Read more