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Vuelta Stage 17: Primoz Roglic storms to win and retakes overall lead
Primoz Roglic has taken a storming win on Stage 17 of the Vuelta at Lagos de Covadonga to move back into the red leader’s jersey as he seeks a third successive overall victory in the Spanish Grand Tour.On the first of two days featuring summit finishes in Asturias that may well prove to be decisive for … Read more
Assos UMA GT Wind Jacket
The Assos UMA GT Wind Jacket is fantastic – okay it’s pricey, but it ticks every box a windproof shell should: it’s very light, easily packable, gives zero rustle and offers exceptional breathability even as it protects you from chill winds.We’re still waiting for the predicted heatwave here in the Cotswolds, where it’s actually been … Read more
Greg Van Avermaet suspects Covid-19 vaccine could explain loss of form
Greg Avermaet suspects being vaccinated against the coronavirus may explain his current poor form, saying that results of recent blood tests “show that something’s not right with my immune system.”Speaking to the Gazet Van Antwerpen after yesterday’s individual time trial at the Benelux Tour, the former Olympic road champion said: “My body is fighting an … Read more
Ribble Ultra bar: Shimano doesn’t recommend use with its STI levers
One of the most radical features of the new Ribble Ultra aero road bike that we told you about last week is the new Ultra bar that accepts brake/shifter lever via a direct mount system, but both Shimano and SRAM have said that they do not recommend ditching the clamp bands when using their products.Essentially, Ribble … Read more
Tour de Yorkshire cancelled for third year in a row, casting doubt over future of race
Next year’s edition of the Tour de Yorkshire has been cancelled due to a combination of a shortfall in funding and the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, according to organisers, casting doubt over the future of the race.First held in 2015 as a legacy of the previous year’s Grand Depart of the Tour de France, … Read more
Strava makes Beacon live location sharing feature free to all users… on mobile
Strava has announced that all users, including those without a subscription, will now be able to use its Beacon live location sharing feature for free on the mobile phone app for keeping safe on rides… but it will remain a paid-for feature on connected devices like GPS computers and smart watches. 2021 Strava Beacon free screen (Image Credit: … Read more
Electra Loft 7i Equipped Step-Over
The Electra Loft 7i Step-Over has a fairly conventional looking diamond frame, but many features you don’t see on any typical commuting bike around UK cities. If features a front hub dynamo, a seven-speed Shimano rear hub and those elevated, swept back handlebars for easy city use, but it could really use lower gearing and … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Altura, Tifosi, Lusso and Naenka
Hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend packed full of riding! Our team of testers certainly had a lot of fun on their bikes, trying out some neat bits of kit that have recently arrived at road.cc…Tifosi Optics Sledge Interchangeable Lens Sunglasses£64.99The Sledge sunnies have a huge wraparound lens within a full frame … Read more