The Gemini Atlas 500 is an StVZO certified unit that offers a usable amount of light on the road without blinding other road users. It’s also simple to operate, lightweight and compact, and the ambient light sensor is a useful bonus. The run-time isn’t quite as long as stated, but it’s still impressive.It’s fair to … Read more
Police in Wiltshire are appealing after a cyclist near Swindon was allegedly beaten up by a gang armed with metal bars who stole his bike.A video shared on Facebook showed the victim being set upon by men armed with metal poles as they stole his Voodoo bike.The incident happened in Purton, a village on the … Read more
If you’re choosing between Shimano 105 R7000 and SRAM Rival 22 groupsets, here’s everything you need to know in order to make the right decision. Both Shimano 105 R7000 and SRAM Rival 22 are 11-speed groupsets, with 11 sprockets on the rear wheel and a double chainset While Shimano 105 was updated just a couple … Read more
Sportful’s BodyFit Pro Women’s Thermal Jersey delivers on both comfort and performance in cool conditions. It’s classically styled, with a pro fit, and will likely appeal to competitive riders and those who want to enjoy kit that the professionals don during training.Sportful claims this jersey has been developed with input from World Tour riders, and … Read more
After welcoming new live blog editor Dan and tech specialist Anna back in November, we’re pleased to announce our latest signing… the hugely talented Rebecca Charlton has joined our video team!Being a vastly experienced presenter, journalist and author many of you will recognise Rebecca already, having presented and commentated for Eurosport, ITV and Sky to name but three; so we’re really … Read more
Chris Froome says that targeting a fifth Tour de France win with his new team Israel Start-Up Nation is “driving” his preparations for the new season.The 35 year old, who won the race four times with Team Sky, has missed the past two editions after sustaining serious injuries at the Criterium du Dauphine in 2019.Last … Read more
Television sports network Eurosport has unveiled a new skincare range called Active Skin – which has to be the most unexpected launch of the (admittedly still pretty new) year so far. Okay, it’s aimed at active types, but even so!The new range of 12 products is designed to protect and condition the skin, when exercising … Read more
Most people believe that Boris Johnson’s bike ride in the Olympic Park earlier this month has made it more difficult for police to enforce lockdown restrictions, according to a survey from YouGov – but a separate poll from the same firm found a majority of those who expressed an opinion say that thet did not … Read more
Now it’s time for us to reveal which bikes we rode and reviewed in 2020 were the best of the best in the overall road.cc Bike of the Year 2020/21.Over the past week we’ve told you about the best bikes in each of these categories:• Superbike of the Year • £1,000 and Under Bike of … Read more
In the hope that 2021 will see more opportunities to travel and see the world from two-wheels, Cinelli’s travel line, the Hobootleg, has several revisions to better cater for long distance adventure needs.Cinelli has revised the geometries of these double-butted Columbus steel bikes and included new features.2021 Hobootleg Geo 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The Indigo … Read more
