IRC’s Boken Plus multi-surface tyre is a lot more versatile than you might expect at first glance. It looks like it’d roll well on tarmac, and it does, but it’s surprisingly capable on much rougher terrain too.The Boken Plus is a semi-slick tyre, with a solid centre tread that gets increasingly open the further you … Read more
The Altura Men’s Short Sleeve All Road Classic Jersey is ideal for when you aren’t taking things too seriously or when you want something a little more relaxed when riding off the beaten track. It’s a decent price, offers a good fit and comes in three neutral colours.While I’m perfectly happy wearing my road kit on … Read more
“Maybe he actually needs to put me in the hedge?” is the question posed by the cyclist who received the close pass in Warwickshire featured today in our Near Miss of the Day series, with the flatbed truck driver involved getting nothing more than a warning letter from police.It was filmed by road.cc reader Lewis … Read more
Feeling the post-Tour blues? At least some lovely sunny weather has arrived as a distraction, and here’s another… a selection of the hottest gear we’re testing at the moment.Galibier Regale Ultralight Jersey£46.88It’s pretty hot right now so an ultralight jersey is a go-to for enjoying the sunny weather outside and topping up your tan. The … Read more
The Aeroe Spider Cradle for handlebars/forks is a great way to carry kit and stop it interfering with cables and paintwork. At nearly half a kilo it’s a heavy option, but then it’s an absolutely bombproof way to quickly fit and carry a lot of gear on different bikes.Aeroe hails from Aotearoa/New Zealand, land of … Read more
Sir Dave Brailsford who in the past two years has undergone surgery for prostate cancer and a heart condition says that any further health issues would force him to give up his role as team principal of Ineos Grenadiers.However, the 57-year-old insists that his health issues are related to stress due to the various investigations … Read more
Austrian ultracyclist Christoph Strasser has ridden more than 1,000 kilometres to smash the world record for the greatest distance ridden by a cyclist on the road in 24 hours.The 38-year-old, a six-time winner of the Race Across America, already hold sthe world record for the furthest distance covered on an indoor velodrome track within 24 … Read more
AbsoluteBlack has unveiled its new carbon-polymer HollowCage rear derailleur pulley cage with bespoke, oversized ceramic bearings and advanced silencing pulleys. It costs £519, yeah that’s incredibly pricey… but AbsoluteBlack claims it marks “a new era” for silent derailleur operation, promising the unique mono-plate design is “the quietest, best shifting, aerodynamic cage design created to date.”The Hollowcage isn’t the … Read more
