Site Section: Roadcc
9 in 10 road users haven’t read Highway Code in past 3 years, survey finds
Only one in 10 road users have read the Highway Code in the past three years, according to new research from the insurer Admiral MultiCover – and four in 10 have not looked at it for more than 20 years.The revelation comes as a consultation from the Department for Transport (DfT) into proposed major changes … Read more
Anna van der Breggen wins dramatic worlds time trial as Chloe Dygert crashes out while leading (+ video)
Anna van der Breggen of the Netherlands, four times a silver medallist in the time trial at the UCI Road World Championships, has won the rainbow jersey at Imola today in dramatic circumstances as defending champion Chloe Dygert of the USA crashed over a roadside guardrail as she seemed set to retain her title.Dygert, the … Read more
Rapha Pro Team Crit Bib Shorts
The Rapha Pro Team Crit Bib Shorts share many of their features with the Pro Team II bibs but are cut longer in the leg, which Rapha claims benefits aerodynamics. The limited-edition graphics on each leg are reflective and the dual density pad meant that I found the shorts comfortable even on rides much longer … Read more
Marco Pantani: New court hearing on Camorra’s role in 1999 Giro d’Italia exclusion
More than two decades on, a court in Italy is today considering whether the late Marco Pantani’s disqualification from the 1999 Giro d’Italia was due to the intervention of the Camorra crime syndicate, based in and around Campania.Pantani, who the previous year won both the Giro and the Tour de France – a feat no-one … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 472: Illegal overtakes at pedestrian crossings
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows two separate incidents in which motorists not only made a close pass on bike riders, but also did so at pedestrian crossings marked with zig-zag lines – which, as road.cc reader John, who submitted the footage, points out in a very detailed analysis is … Read more
Campagnolo turns it up to 13 with Ekar gravel groupset also featuring tiny 9T cog
First there was 11-speed, then this became 12-speed. Now, Campagnolo has launched a 13-speed groupset for gravel bikes with an incredibly small 9-tooth cog in the wide range cassette that was designed specifically around the N3W freehub.Matt Page has already been out riding the new Ekar groupset. You can find his first ride review right … Read more
First ride review: Campagnolo Ekar 1×13 Gravel Groupset
The new Campagnolo Ekar groupset is a gravel drivetrain that claims to be the world’s lightest gravel groupset. Key features include a single chainring design with a 13-speed cassette that has some interesting features plus new thumb shifter that Campagnolo calls “Lever 3”. The groupset offers features and in particular a range in the cassette … Read more
FSA A-Wing AGX Pro Gravel Handlebar
The FSA A-Wing AGX handlebar is designed for gravel and adventure riding. On paper it ticks many boxes, but its shape won’t be ideal for all riders.The bar has a 120mm drop, which is very popular among similar gravel/adventure handlebars. It lets you get your body weight lower down and gives more control for rougher sections … Read more