var noskim = ‘true’; A new report from Decathlon highlights how exercise habits across Great Britain have changed over the past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown restrictions – with people in Scotland the most eager to discover new cycle routes to get their exercise.In its report The Year of … Read more
SRAM has removed all PowerTap power meters from sale on its website, although spares are still listed for the time being. This is far from the end for SRAM’s dealings with power meters; the brand owns Quarq power meters and, as VeloNews reported, plans to focus on new technologies within power meter development.SRAM acquired the … Read more
Since the early 2000’s, cyclists have started to understand the vital role that strength training plays in keeping us healthy, riding strong, and enjoying our time out on the bike more; but while many are now hitting the weights, they are often following bodybuilding programmes, not strength training programmes specifically for cycling.If your ‘strength training for cycling’ routine simply … Read more
The Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Kit Carbonio Superflow saddle not only has a very long name but is now one of my favourite short style race saddles. It’s stiff where it needs to be and isn’t where you don’t want it to be. The padding is a bit thicker than I normally like, but … Read more
Cube’s flagship Litening carbon race bike with aero-shaped tubes and a seamless structure has minimal cross-wind susceptibility as well as full UCI approval. High-quality components are specced throughout, and although the price is undoubtedly more than most of us will ever spend on a bike, it’s not monstrous for a superbike equipped in this way… 2021 … Read more
A specialist cycle insurance firm has warned that it estimates that half of cyclists in the UK currently have inadequate cover, or none at all. The company, Bikmo, has meanwhile released claims data relating to 2020, in what it says is “an effort to set a new standard for transparency.”According to Bikmo, theft accounted for … Read more
The Incite X6 USB To See Front is part of Kryptonite’s new smart light range. Its seven modes include an auto brightness-adjust mode, and there’s a handy data display to keep track of the battery. Kryptonite says that with its 60 lux and precise beam pattern it’s enough for riding in almost any conditions. Unfortunately, … Read more
The rider on the receiving end of this very close pass into oncoming traffic in Leicestershire says he was forced to steer towards the gutter to avoid being knocked off his bike.Chris, the road.cc reader who sent the clip in, told us: “This occurred on 17 September 2020 whilst I was commuting home from work.“As … Read more
The CDA 30 sits at the top of Genesis’ aluminium gravel and adventure range, taking a lot of cues from its steel sibling, the Croix de Fer. It’s versatile thanks to a multitude of frame and fork mounts and considerable tyre clearance, but the mechanical braking leaves a lot to be desired. It’s on the … Read more
