Roadcc Archives

Parcours Strade GT wheels review – do they justify the price tag?

The Parcours Strade GT make use of a specialised carbon layer (dubbed Vibracore) in the rim bed to dampen vibrations, with the intention of helping riders feel fresher after long rides. It might sound a little snake oily, but having ridden the wheels for a few hundred miles, it does work — just not quite … Read more

Taron Egerton fined after CyclingMikey catches Eddie the Eagle star using phone at the wheel; Two people arrested blocking Toronto bike lane removal; Team Picnic PostNL’s “toxic” culture; GB golds galore in track worlds + more on the live blog

“What’s the point?” Work set to begin on controversial contraflow bike lane through park as baffled cyclists say they “can’t understand what problem this is solving”

Work is set to begin this autumn on a new contraflow cycle lane around a park in Bath, despite local cyclists questioning the need for the new infrastructure due to the pre-existing shared pedestrian and bike path already in place.Last week, Bath and North East Somerset Council announced that construction will be begin on the … Read more

Gravel-specific suspension forks from DT Swiss are now available to buy separately

First spotted on certain Canyon Grail race bikes last year, DT Swiss quietly unveiled its entry into the gravel suspension world – but until now, it could only be bought as part of a full bike. Today DT Swiss changes that, as its F 132 One and F 132 forks are now available to buy … Read more

Anti-doping agency apologises to pro cyclist for drug test carried out hours after mother’s death, but says “no concerns or requests to postpone the control were raised at the time”

The International Testing Agency has apologised to Valentina Cavallar, the Austrian professional cyclist who revealed at the weekend that she was subjected to a drug test at her family home just hours after her mother’s death.Cavallar, a former Olympic rower who now races for SD Worx-Protime, criticised the timing of the test in an emotional … Read more

Looking to take your riding indoors? Here’s our selection of the best turbo trainers plus everything you need to know before buying

Thanks to the latest smart trainers and indoor training apps, choosing the turbo over riding outdoors no longer has to feel like a lonesome chore; you can ride and race with friends from all over the world. We’ve logged countless virtual miles testing a wide range of indoor trainers to ensure that we find you … Read more

Driver on race course AGAIN days after rider protest; News site criticised for rehashing year old survey on cyclists and red lights… then filming in car; Cyclists offered police film viewing or fine; First GB track worlds medal + more on the live blog

Rapha Mens Brevet Wind Gilet III review – light, packable, comfortable and effective and priced accordingly

The Rapha Mens Brevet Wind Gilet III is very effective and comfy when it’s on, and very light and packable when it’s not. Short of a discount, there’s not really much more you could ask for.This is windproof on the front and a fine, breathable mesh on the back, and it’s a combo that works … Read more

Matthew Richardson promises to co-operate “properly” with British Cycling misconduct investigation with “contrition for the feelings of anyone who might be affected”

Matthew Richardson has promised to co-operate fully with British Cycling’s investigation into his alleged misconduct, after breaking his silence in the wake of his withdrawal from this week’s world track championships.British Cycling confirmed on Monday evening that the 27-year-old was being sent home from the team’s training base in China, after the Times reported that … Read more

Behind the scenes at Exposure Lights: How these ultra-reliable, British-made bike lights are crafted so you can ride further

Exposure Lights’ upcoming Strada model – the brand’s flagship road cycling light, due for release in October – has just undergone a pretty thorough overhaul, updating what was already a market-leading front light.With the addition of ANT+ compatibility, as well an upgraded 2.0 version of the previous iteration’s AKTiv+ automatic high-beam dipping, Road Specific Beam, Intelligent … Read more