Pearl Izumi’s Rove trousers are stretchy, comfortable and thoroughly unrestrictive in the saddle. They look smart and have some excellent hidden reflective elements, too. But despite some claimed weatherproofing, they’re a bit lightweight for year-round riding.There seems to be no shortage of urban and commuter-friendly cycling trousers on the market these days. But while it’s … Read more
“Some cyclists are really getting away with it” – the “it” being breaking the law – is the opening sentence to an article published in The Sunday Times yesterday, not from columnist Rod Liddle, whose own anti-cycling views are well documented, but by the newspaper’s own transport editor, Nicholas Hellen.> Press watchdog rejects complaints over … Read more
Pure Velo’s Short Leg Cycling Shorts are a good option for women wanting to avoid compressive, performance-orientated bib shorts. The fabric and chamois are very comfortable – I found the pad good for rides up to about three hours – and the absence of silicone and elastic on the legs makes for a pinch-free, easy … Read more
A 4×4 driver deliberately swung the trailer they were towing into two cyclists in South Gloucestershire, with both riders needing hospital treatment for their injuries.Avon & Somerset Police, who are appealing for information, say that the incident happened on Tuesday 28 July on Sodbury Road, as the cyclists were riding from Wickwar towards Chipping Sodbury.The … Read more
Hopefully you enjoyed the sunshine while it lasted, because it’s just come to an abrupt end by the looks of things! Come rain or shine, here’s the best of what we’ve been riding around on recently… Merida Reacto Team Disc Bahrain McLaren£9,000.002021 Merida Reacto Disc Team-E 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)This is the all-singing, all-dancing team edition Reacto … Read more
The dhb Aeron Lab XC Short Sleeve Jersey is perfect for summer rides that leave the tarmac behind. It manages to be more durable and resistant to abrasion than a typical summer jersey while not compromising on breathability or performance.At 119g on the road.cc Scales of Truth, the XC jersey is more than light enough … Read more
Cube has released details of its 2021 bike range with a new carbon option in the Nuroad gravel range and a new SL Road flat bar commuter bike being the highlights. Building on its sponsorship of the Tormans cyclocross team, there’s also a new ‘cross racer for getting muddy.SL RoadCube SL Road (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Bike shops participating in the government’s Fix Your Bike voucher scheme, which opened to the public in late July and provides a voucher worth £50 to help get neglected bikes back on the road, are reportedly encountering problems in being refunded money for work they have carried out, with one bicycle repair shop saying that … Read more
Police in Bristol have taken action against a motorist caught on camera making a close pass on a cyclist – with the offending driver being one of their own officers in a marked police car.The footage was shot last Friday in Filton by road.cc reader Nick, who submitted it to Avon & Somerset Police.The force … Read more
Along with F1 giant Pirelli, car brand, Goodyear has been pushing its way into the cycling market and its range of tyres has grown with a new tubeless version of the Eagle F1 race tyre. There is also a competition-specific Eagle F1 Supersport, Vector 4-Season for wet weather and an entry-level clincher, the Eagle Sport.Goodyear … Read more
