We older and less fit midlife cyclists are, as a group, riding harder and faster, relative to our maximum, than the top-ranked professionals in the world. And we’re holding down jobs and trying to be great parents and partners. The Midlife Cyclist Described as “the road map for the 40+ rider who wants to train … Read more
If you find that aero performance cycling jerseys never fit you, Jenko.cc believes it could be because they’re usually designed for the physique of ultra-lean professional cyclists with narrower shoulders as well as skinny arms, and it aims to address this with its new Ultimate Jersey that’s made to fit those with larger arms and shoulders.2021 Jenko (Image Credit: … Read more
Waterproof and rugged but light, the Apidura City Backpack is impeccably designed and built and has a lot of great features geared up for the needs of the commuter. It is quite an investment though.Made by long-trusted bikepacking gear specialist Apidura, this backpack marks a foray into the arena of more urban-focused load-carrying.> Buy this … Read more
Rather than simply offering a weight advantage over standard designs, the Van Rysel Racer Ultralight bib shorts are designed for comfort in hot weather – or indoor turbo sessions. Their heavily perforated panels work very well in the heat, but the shorts also regulate temperature well when the mercury’s lingering around 13-14 degrees.The shorts are … Read more
A council has threatened a councillor with legal action after he cleared away vegetation that had been blocking a footway in the town.Keith Kondakor, a Green councillor on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, shared a letter on Twitter that he had received via email from the council’s director for Democracy, Planning & Public Protection, Philip … Read more
Dodging showers at the weekend, our team of reviewers have been testing the latest bunch of very cool things that have recently landed at the road.cc HQ. Here’s a selection…Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance Tyre£62.95With its new reptile-like knitted mesh sidewall, we’re testing the updated Hutchison Fusion 5 performance road tyres. The new Gridskin reinforcement technology … Read more
The new Schwalbe G-One Bite Evolution TLE is a capable gravel tyre, especially in drier conditions, that zings along the tarmac too. Its Super Ground puncture protection has certainly upped the durability, while the ADDIX SpeedGrip compound – fittingly – shows how grippy it is when the speed picks up.I’ve ridden various models of Schwalbe’s … Read more
