Reviewer Stu is currently hammering around Salisbury Plain on a Vitus Substance CRS 2 gravel/adventure bike so you can expect to see our full write-up in the next few weeks; in the meantime, here’s a quick look at the highlights. 2021 Vitus Substance CRS 2 – bottom bracket (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) We’re excited to … Read more
The Altura Nightvision Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey is an interesting summer weight design with a more relaxed fit and some subtle yet welcome tweaks for this season. Supposedly designed for commuting (which would explain the emphasis upon reflectives and generally being seen), there’s a lot to like here. The fabric is soft and not overly … Read more
We freely admit that here at road.cc towers, we sometimes wonder exactly how to categorise incidents shown in videos submitted by our readers to the Near Miss of the Day feature – was it a close pass, did the motorist cut the cyclist up, or was the person behind the steering wheel simply one of … Read more
Nick Freeman, the Manchester-based lawyer who styles himself ‘Mr Loophole’, has seized upon media focus on the introduction of trial e-scooter hire schemes in several London boroughs yesterday to launch a petition urging the government to ensure that all people who ride them display ID and are licensed – and has taken the opportunity to … Read more
The Tifosi Swank Single Lens Sunglasess are genuinely useful on the bike, but also don’t look out of place mooching down to the pub or coffee shop.Personally, I don’t always want technical riding sunglasses in the same way that I don’t always want to wear Lycra or use clipless pedals. Sometimes I like to ride … Read more
Rapha has released a new Strata Collection of gravel riding clothing that has been designed with input from gravel racer Colin Strickland. According to Rapha, “the Strata collection features a geological pattern inspired by [Strickland’s] home state of Texas and includes a gravel-specific version of our elite-level race bib shorts.Strata Pro Team Aero Jersey – £145Rapha x … Read more
MAAP has released a new multi-colourway edition of its Evade Pro Base Jersey as part of its new OffCuts Program that takes excess fabrics from previous production runs and gives them a new life in a creative, sustainable fashion.2021 MAAP OffCuts Evade Pro Base Jersey 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new MAAP OffCuts Program is … Read more
An inquest has heard that a cyclist was killed after he fell into a storm drain near Christchurch in Dorset, with a coroner calling for a safety barrier to be installed at the location.The Advertiser & Times reports that Wilfred Breakell broke his spine in multiple places when he fell from his bike at the … Read more
Bikepacking brand Apidura has launched a new Revive store that’s designed to get used packs back into circulation, extend the useful lifecycle of its products, and therefore reduce unnecessary waste. > 26 of the best bikepacking bags — how to choose lightweight luggage2021 Apidura Revive 5 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“As a manufacturer, the single greatest way we can … Read more
The Repente Quasar saddle is light, very comfortable (given its lack of padding) and its flat profile is perfect for racier riding. It’s not the most affordable seat out there, but given its spec and the fact it’s handmade in Italy, it’s very competitively priced against the competition. It’s only available in one width, mind.If … Read more
