As you can imagine, we sadly get a lot of submissions to our Near Miss of the Day series, and it was as we were sifting through some of those today that had been hanging around for a while in the road.cc inbox that we came across one of the scariest we’ve seen, with a cyclist … Read more
Giant’s Shuttle Flat shoes may look unassuming and don’t particularly sparkle off the bike, but their super-stiff sole and superb pedal-friendly comfort and performance mean that these are some of the most efficient flatties you’ll find.Beware first appearances. Initially, to me, Giant’s Shuttle Flat shoes just didn’t look that enticing or feel that comfy. I’ve … Read more
French prosecutors investigating suspected doping at the Arkea-Samsic team during the Tour de France have taken two people into custody. Meanwhile, the UCI Professional Continental team’s general manager, Emmanuel Hubert, insists the investigation is not targeted directly at the team but at specific individuals, and that it would “immediately dissociate itself” from any evidence that … Read more
A cyclist says his shoulder was broken when a London bus driver deliberately knocked him off his bike in a hit-and-run crash in east London.Transport for London (TfL) says it is investigating the incident, which according to the Ilford Recorder happened in South Woodford last Wednesday 16 September.Ikbal Hussain told the newspaper that he had … Read more
If you’re having a stressful day then soothe your mind with this calming phrase. A Colnago with rim brakes and a Campagnolo Super Record groupset just won the Tour de France on a mountain time trial that was ridden on feel instead of power numbers. Ahhhhhhh… that’s better.Tour de France 2020 Pogacar Yellow Colnago (Image … Read more
The Token DHuezz Zenith wheelset delivers low weight, plenty of stiffness and a durable ceramic coating in what looks to be a very competitively priced package, especially for those who want all the benefits of carbon fibre without any of the drawbacks. Only those with rim brakes need apply though.As the DHuezz Zeniths go to … Read more
The Tour might be over but sun is still shining, so we’re getting as many miles in as we can before those nights draw in! Here’s the pick of the test pile bunch this week…Boardman SLR 8.9 Carbon 2021£1,000.002021 Boardman SLR 8.9 Carbon (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)As we’ve come to expect from Boardman, you get a lot for … Read more
The Topeak Torq Stick is compact, very nicely made and easy to adapt to most fastener types with its magnetic 1/4in drive. Running from 2-10Nm, it’s a great way to ensure important bolts are tight but not dangerously so – especially important if you run a carbon bar or seatpost. The five supplied bits are … Read more
Following reports that the hotel room of Arkéa-Samsic rider Nairo Quintana was last week raided by gendarmerie officers, a formal investigation has been launched into suspected doping at the Tour de France, which finished in Paris yesterday.AFP this evening posted a message on Twitter saying that according to “official sources,” a “preliminary investigation” had been opened into … Read more
