Motorex Bike Shine is a silicone-infused protectant spray designed to provide a lasting, glossy finish. Convenient and durable, it does what it promises while attracting minimal dirt and grime. However, it’s quite pricey, and you’ll need to keep it away from contact points and braking surfaces.Rather than spraying it directly onto your frameset and components, … Read more
A grizzly bear that is believed to be the one that earlier this week killed a bikepacking cyclist in Montana has been shot dead.The victim, named as Leah Davis Lokan, a 65-year-old nurse from Chico, California, was dragged from her tent and mauled to death during the attack in the small town of Ovando in … Read more
The Pactimo Women’s Divide Wind Jacket is an excellent lightweight shell with a robust two-way zip for easy temperature regulation. It’s a versatile layer that’s ideal for nippy starts and long descents, while a reasonably close fit minimises flapping but allows for layers. It’s not going to stop rain, but the fabric does dry quite … Read more
Bauke Mollema of Trek-Segafredo has taken his second career Tour de France stage win in Quillan this afternoon. The Dutch rider attacked from the break, finishing just over a minute ahead of his closest pursuers. Also in the break today was the Cofidis rider Gullaume Martin, who crossed the line around a minute and a half … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins, five times an Olympic champion and, in 2012, the first British rider to win the Tour de France, has spoken of the mental pressures elite athletes face, and says that the “rock star” persona he adopted was a means of coping with his own insecurity.Speaking to Team GB track and field stars … Read more
A very close pass on Bristol city centre features in our Near Miss of the Day series – although the cyclist hasn’t reported it to police in case he himself gets fined, with the footage also showing him mounting the pavement following the incident.Matt, the road.cc reader who sent in the clip, told us: “I’ve started … Read more
The Hutchinson Tyre Levers employ a steel core that’s coated in a rim/tyre friendly composite, theoretically offering the ideal blend of strength and kindness. You’d be going some to bend (let alone snap) one, and they do a decent job of shifting and refitting very stubborn beads. However, there are cheaper composite models capable of … Read more
Mark Cavendish has won his 34th career stage of the Tour de France this afternoon to draw level with Eddy Merckx as the most successful rider ever at the race in terms of stage wins.Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates retains the overall lead with a 5 minute 18 second advantage over Rigoberto Uran of … Read more
The Tactic Sport Signature Short Sleeve Jersey is a slim and figure-fitting top that’s plenty breathable in the English summer heat and ideal for intense riding. It has great easy-access dipped pockets for keeping fuelled on longer outings, and it’s also available in lots of plain colour styles for easy matching with the rest of … Read more
