SRAM has introduced a new Rival eTap AXS groupset for road and gravel riding that sees most of the features of higher-level SRAM Red eTap AXS and SRAM Force eTap AXS – including wireless electronic shifting – trickled down to more accessible price points. SRAM Rival eTap AXS is 12-speed, offers hydraulic disc brakes exclusively, … Read more
SRAM has just launched its brand new Rival eTap AXS groupset and we’ve already had the chance to use it for a couple of weeks – not long enough for a full review, but sufficient to form early impressions. Get all the details on SRAM’s new Rival eTap AXS groupsetHere’s are some reasons why you might want to … Read more
Spring is springing, restrictions are lifting, so it’s time to think about getting away from the daily grind again! And thanks to our new partnership with PedalTripr, you can use the all new road.cc Tour Finder to plan the best kind of adventure… one that involves cycling of course. Check out the road.cc Tour Finder powered … Read more
A cyclist in Ireland says that the occupants of a motor vehicle “could have killed me” after he was pushed off his bike by one of its passengers – with footage of the shocking incident, which happened on a mountain road near Dublin, posted afterwards to social media.According to The Irish Times, the rider, who … Read more
Canyon has revealed its new partnership with leading cycle to work provider Cyclescheme allows riders to save between 25% and 39% off their next Canyon.> Supercharge your commute! Top tips for commuting success2021 Canyon Cyclescheme (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The full range of Canyon bikes are available through Cyclescheme, including the brand’s e-bike offerings such as the … Read more
Stolen Goat’s Climb & Conquer 4 Seasons gloves look like a middling, not-that-cold-out affair – but don’t be fooled. They are a properly capable design for riding fast in near-freezing temperatures, but are still comfy as things warm up.Any gloves branded as ‘4 Seasons’ and sold in the UK better come to the party with … Read more
VeloChampion Anti Chafe Chamois Cream does exactly what it says on the tub. Its lightweight feel makes it both easy and a pleasure to apply to the contours of your shorts or body, while the menthol addition keeps you feeling cool.I confess I’ve never been a big user of chamois cream, but with lockdown and … Read more
The UCI has announced a softening of penalties for riders who throw away items such as water bottles and gel wrappers during races, with no automatic disqualification now applying for a first offence – although it has made it clear that bottles still cannot be thrown to fans.The new rules came into effect on Thursday … Read more
Designed for warm weather use, the Hydra Tech Pro Fresco Short Sleeve Men’s Base Layer is excellent: the lightweight fabric is exceptionally breathable and comfortable against the skin, with slightly thicker fabric panels that should aid durability. The only thing to watch is the sizing – the baselayer has a certain degree of stretch to … Read more
