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Vuelta Stage 18: Miguel Angel Lopez wins on the Altu d’El Gamoniteiru as climb makes its debut
Movistar’s Miguel Angel Lopez has become the first man to conquer the climb of the Altu d’El Gamoniteiru as the Asturian climb, billed as tougher than the Angliru, made its debut in the Vuelta. Jumbo-Visma’s Primoz Roglic, seeking a third consecutive overall victory, was next across the line, 14 seconds down, to consolidate his overall lead.Today’s … Read more
Are the new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets a disappointment? Listen to the debate on episode 6 of the road.cc Podcast
As you might have already heard, this week Shimano has finally revealed its brand new 12-speed Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets to the world. While there’s been plenty of positive reaction, we couldn’t help but notice that a number of you were perhaps expecting something more radical… and it turns out some members of the road.cc team … Read more
Silca Synergetic Drip Lube
Silca’s Synergetic Drip Lube lasts for ages, is very clean, and will save you loads of money in drivetrain components. Yes, it’s £32 a bottle. But that will last you a year and save you many times that amount replacing prematurely-worn components.Last year I reviewed Silca’s Super Secret Chain Lube, a wax-based formulation with super-slippery … Read more
Video: Cyclist straps jet engine to his bike – and hits 133kph
A cyclist in Taiwan has hit 133kph on his bike – after strapping a jet engine to the back of his bike.It took the rider, a 37-year-old man named Wang, less than 30 seconds to reach his top speed, reports Taiwan News. Afterwards he said he was “shocked,” and had not expected the bike to … Read more
Nottinghamshire among local authorities preparing bids for Mini Holland cash
Nottinghamshire is among the local authorities preparing a bid for Mini Holland cash to make streets in some areas as friendly for cyclists and pedestrians as those in the Netherlands, after the county council’s transport and environment committee approved plans for such a scheme in Stapleford.The Department for Transport wrote to local authorities throughout England … Read more
J.Laverack updates J.ACK titanium four-season bike with upgradable parts for concealing cables
Bespoke British bike brand J.Laverack has refined its J.ACK all-road titanium bike with upgraded parts including carbon components for concealing dynamo set-ups.2021 J.Laverack J (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The J.ACK is J.Laverack’s four-season bike that’s made-to-measure and designed to be capable of riding over Britain’s roughest roads. It can accommodate 38mm without mudguards and 35mm with.2021 … Read more
Liv Vecta Seat Bag
Well made, rugged and straightforward to use, the Liv Vecta Seat Bag does just what you need a seat pack to do – and at a reasonable price too. There’s not a lot wrong with it.This 0.6l pack fastens to the saddle rails using two anti-slip Velcro straps, while another goes round the seatpost. It’s … Read more