Government-owned Highways England has been accused of using emergency powers to demolish or infill more than 100 disused railway bridges, tunnels and viaducts that campaigners say could be given a new lease of life as part of cycle routes, reopened railways or extensions to existing heritage railway lines.HRE Group, an alliance of engineers, cycling campaigners … Read more
Shimano has extended its range of indoor-specific cycle clothing with the IC1 shoes that are aimed at riders that favour spin classes. A mesh upper is used for maximum breathability and the glass fibre reinforced nylon sole can take either 2-bolt or 3-bolt cleats.Indoor cycling, be that for the avid roadie or the occasional attendee … Read more
Make sure you’re ready for the cold temperatures with the right winter cycling clothing, which will keep your warm on training rides or the ride to and from work. Updated 31st January, 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer’s guide to warm winter cycling clothing, in which you’ll find everything you need to know … Read more
One third of cyclists are cycling more since the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK a year ago and say they are likely to continue to do so in the future according to new government statistics, which highlight how travel patterns are evolving due to the pandemic and why active travel is … Read more
Applications approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seem to confirm rumours that the next generation of Shimano’s top level Dura-Ace groupset will be at least partially wireless.Cycling Tips has unearthed wireless communication applications by Shimano that have been approved in the past few days.A confidentiality agreement between Shimano and the FCC means that photos and the user manual … Read more
With a range of more than 80 different products, and a tradition of lock making that has been passed down father-to-son through eight generations, your bike is in no better hands than when it’s protected by a Squire lock.From humble beginnings in the late 18th century with a small selection of padlocks, door locks and … Read more
AbsoluteBlack claims that Graphenlube is ‘The ultimate bicycle chain lubricant’. And, in terms of what it appears to deliver in friction losses, and its longevity in normal riding conditions, it’s definitely up there with the best. Which it absolutely should be given how much it costs.So, what is it? It is a ‘Hydrocarbon (wax) based … Read more
If you like to go fast, then you want a proper road racing bike. Here’s why.It’s a sunny afternoon in May and I’ve just slogged my way up an Italian mountain. I enjoy climbing, but I’m a long, long way from being good at it, though the light carbon fibre bike I’m riding really helps. … Read more
Helmet ingredient brand MIPS is renaming its entire product line to make it easier to understand.MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System and it’s a safety feature that’s incorporated into a helmet. MIPS is a low friction layer that allows 10-15mm of relative motion between the helmet and the head in all directions in order to reduce rotational motion … Read more
