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Ex-pro cyclist Stefan Denifl jailed for doping
Former professional cyclist Stefan Denifl has been jailed for eight months for doping, with a further 16 months’ imprisonment suspended.The former IAM Pro Cycling and Aqua Blue Sport rider was sentenced today by a court in Austria for “aggravated sports fraud” following the Operation Aderlass investigation into doping in sport.The 33 year old has also … Read more
Lezyne Classic Drive 700XL
Lezyne’s Classic Drive 700XL front light is a very good option for road rides that might see you getting back in the dark, and commutes on semi-lit roads. The lightweight design means you don’t notice it when not in use, and the ‘race mode’ is excellent for quickly switching from full beam to ‘dip’.The majority … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 520: Cyclist hit by driver’s wing mirror coming under narrow bridge
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the moment a cyclist was struck by the wing mirror of a motorist driving under a narrow bridge.Richard, the road.cc reader who sent in the clip of the incident, which happened just after the first lockdown was eased last year, said: “I had … Read more
Chapeau Club Thermal Bibshorts
Chapeau’s Club Thermal Bibshorts work well across a huge range of conditions, offering plenty of warmth, breathability, and, above all else, loads of comfort. They are a good price too, considering the high quality.Like many of us, my cycling wardrobe has built up steadily over the years and I have specific kit for certain conditions, … Read more
6 cycling gadgets from CES 2021
There are always some interesting bike-related products at the CES technology show, and here are the most notable from this year’s event which has been held digitally. Of course, the word ‘interesting’ can cover a lot of different things…Julbo EVAD-12021 Julbo evad-1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)When you slip these glasses on over the straps of your … Read more
Geraint Thomas talks new podcast, cycling club snobbery and his new penchant for gravel bikes
While he’s still one of the main men at Ineos Grenadiers going into the 2021 season, Geraint Thomas has been expanding his horizons in recent years, and looking to use all his experience and success to inspire others. It’s resulted in the launch of the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club, which is G’s new mission to grow … Read more
The real story about Boris Johnson’s bike ride? It highlights confusion over lockdown rules
Boris Johnson’s weekend bike ride at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been one of the dominant news stories in the UK since it was first reported yesterday afternoon, being the main item on the front page of at least three national newspapers and also being covered in depth by much of the broadcast media … Read more
road.cc £1,000 & Under Bike of the Year 2020/21
If you’re in the market for a bike with a top price of £1,000, here are the best ones that we’ve reviewed over the past year.Every bike priced £1,000 and under that we tested on road.cc and off.road.cc in 2020 was eligible for this category: road bikes, gravel/adventure bikes, urban/commuter bikes, the lot. The fact … Read more
