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Bike at Bedtime: Giant TCR Advanced 1+ Disc
The Giant TCR Advanced 1+ Disc is a new limited edition model that has just appeared as an online exclusive priced £2,999.You probably know that the TCR range has had a major update for 2021. In short, Giant has made its lightweight race bikes more aerodynamically efficient than ever before, improved the stiffness-to-weight ratio, and increased … Read more
Community sentence for driver who claimed car’s A-pillar meant he didn’t see cyclist he killed
A driver who claimed that the A-pillar on his car had created a blind spot that meant he did not see a cyclist he killed has been given a community sentence.Bradley Schofield, from Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, pleaded guilty in June last year to causing death by dangerous driving after he turned out of a junction … Read more
dhb Aeron Polartec Long Sleeve Baselayer
For such a thin piece of kit dhb’s Aeron Polartec Long Sleeve Baselayer delivers surprisingly well on warmth, and its breathability is good too, while the close cut will suit those looking for a performance fit.Arguably, your baselayer is one of the most critical choices when it comes to your riding kit; it’s the first layer … Read more
Fizik R4 Tempo Overcurve Wide shoes
Fizik’s R4 Tempo Overcurve shoe is a good quality, well-fitted option for everything up to racing, and the shiny iridescent colour scheme is a winner on dry, sunny days. They’re now available in this wide fitting, which is great for people who don’t always get on with the standard lasts.Now you might be looking at … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 533: Hay transporter lorry driver in very close pass
Here’s one of the worst close passes we’ve ever seen on our Near Miss of the Day feature, as the driver of an HGV towing two trailers laden with hay passes a cyclist with millimetres to spare – but police took no action.It was filmed by road.cc reader Robert, who told us: “It was taken … Read more
Best road bike frames 2022 — build your dream machine
Off the peg bikes have never been better, but for some riders there’s no substitute for choosing every last detail of your bike yourself, and even doing your own assembly. If this is you, then take a look at our pick of the best road bike frames you can buy and build into your dream machine. … Read more
Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with updated functionality and finish treatments
Lezyne has updated its multitool line up with 23 redesigned models released across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V and Super SV collections.With a focus on improved ergonomics, increased functionality, precision and durability, Lezyne says the new tools “offer workshop quality in a palm-sized form factor”.2021 Lezyne Super V use (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Each … Read more
Zwift hands two more bans to riders for falsifying race data
Online cycling platform Zwift has handed out two more bans to cyclists for manipulating or falsifying data after participating in virtual races.The Zwift Performance Verification Board, which investigates and rules on cases where tampering with data is suspected, has banned both riders from entering official Zwift eSports events for six months, with the decisions both … Read more
New and approved: Cannondale SuperSix Cyclocross, Merida Scultura 5, Cervelo Cyclocross bike coming soon?
The start of the month means that we take a look at the UCI’s list of approved framesets and our latest search seems to suggest that there is a new Scultura road bike coming from Merida along with a cyclocross version of Cannondale’s SuperSix. Meanwhile, spy shots of Wout van Aert’s practise laps hint that … Read more