Adidas has unveiled its new road cycling shoes that aim to “improve accessibility to the sport and allow more athletes to clip in with the latest technology”. The brand says the high performance footwear is for the new generation of cyclists with “a desire for adventure, improved health, and the ability to move in and … Read more
The C5 Gore-Tex Infinium Thermo Jacket is a soft shell that boasts full windproofing along with water resistance and a high-performance fit. After five weeks of testing, I’m pretty sure this jacket will cover about 90% of my winter riding – it’s that good!Gore says its Infinium products are made for when comfort and performance … Read more
A bike ridden to a Tour de France stage victory by Marco Pantani on Mont Ventoux in 2000 is one of the star attractions in an auction of sporting memorabilia in Milan next month.The rider nicknamed il Pirata – the Pirate – who died in 2004 won the final two Grand Tour stages of his … Read more
The Taillux 100 USB is Topeak’s super bright rear LED light, and packs a mighty 100 lumens. It’s compact yet highly visible, and comes with an array of different fit adaptors. It is very easy to accidentally turn on in a bag or pocket, mind, and there is no way to lock the button.The Taillux … Read more
A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist was killed on a level crossing in Nottinghamshire.The incident happened at a level crossing in Babworth, Nottinghamshire, just after 8.30am on the morning of Friday 20 November, reports Examiner Live.A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Paramedics also attended however … Read more
With the Endurance AL Disc, Ribble has created a bike for the masses. It’s ideal for winter training, commuting, club runs, short blasts or long rides – it’s even quick enough for entry-level racing. The balanced, neutral handling works for the beginner, without feeling overly relaxed for the seasoned roadie. It’s a lot of bike … Read more
“This near miss was bad enough for me to call 999,” says road.cc reader Peter of this incident he caught on film near Chippenham, Wiltshire, and it really is a shocker.It happened on a singletrack rural road, with the driver of the oncoming vehicle, a Jaguar F Pace 4×4, failing to slow down despite the … Read more
Recently, a thread on the road.cc forum about possible correlations between high performance cars and dangerous driving ignited quite a debate. It also led to some readers sharing their passion, or previous passion, for cars too. Step forward AJ, otherwise known as kil0ran on the forum and a self-confessed “reformed petrolhead”, who shares his story about switching from … Read more
