The118th edition of Paris-Roubaix – and the debut of the women’s race – has been postponed until October as France enters a nationwide lockdown due to a third wave of COVID-19.Hauts de France, the region in which the race takes place, had already been put into confinement for four weeks late last month, and today’s … Read more
Variously known as fixed-wheel bikes, fixed-gear bikes or just fixies, these are bikes derived from the machines used for track racing on velodromes. Their key feature is that they have no freewheel mechanism, so if you’re moving you have to pedal. With no freewheel, a fixed-gear bike forces you to pedal all the time, which … Read more
Two close passes in very quick succession from a couple of London bus drivers feature in today’s Near Miss of the Day offering.Filmed on West Street in Erith, southeast London, it’s a classic example of how on-street parking – plus, in the case of the second close pass, a lorry parked on the other side … Read more
This guide includes links to retailers; we may make a commission if you buy a product after following a link. More about road.cc buyer’s guides. Contents The best cycling rear lights Honourable mentions: 9 more excellent rear lights Everything you need to know about rear lights Cafe wisdom — recommendations and advice from road.cc readers … Read more
Enervit Sport Carbo Flow is designed to be taken before exercise to assist with intense and sustained performance. The chocolate flavoured powder can be mixed with water, milk or natural yoghurt to provide a low-fat source of carbohydrates, as well as 400mg of cocoa flavanols – studies show these help with the elasticity of blood … Read more
This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Contents The best high-performance road cycling helmets Honourable mentions Everything you need to know about high-performance helmets When it comes to cycling, paying more will get … Read more
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is retesting cyclists’ blood and urine samples in the wake of former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman being struck off the Medical Register last month.Freeman, who is the subject of a current UKAD investigation, was struck off after a tribunal ruled that he had ordered Testogel for delivery to … Read more
Children are being threatened with fines for riding bikes in part of a London park – despite the fact that kids have been cycling there for more than four decades, according to one cycling campaigner.ParkGuard wardens contracted by Richmond Council have stopped children on their bikes on Sheen Common and told them they could be … Read more
If you’ve tried to buy a bike over the past few months you’ll know that demand is far outstripping supply thanks to the effects of COVID-19. We’ve been speaking to members of the British bike trade to find out what’s going on, how long this situation is likely to last, and how you can maximise … Read more
The Santini Water Repellent Mid Season Unisex Gloves fit beautifully, work extremely well and prove versatile enough to see use for a good chunk of the UK year. They’re light and barely thicker than glove liners, though the lack of windproofing can see them get chilly on very cold, fast or windy rides.These excellent gloves … Read more
