With a design that is focused away from the race crowd, Open’s MIN.D frameset is an excellent option for general riding. Balancing low weight with loads of stiffness at the front end and bottom bracket along with a compliant rear end, the frame is perfect for cruising broken roads in comfort and then smacking it … Read more
Birzman’s Tubeless Repair Kit is a handy, simple-to-use option for plugging a tubeless tyre puncture when you’re out on a ride and your sealant doesn’t do the job. It’s made in the shape of a 16g CO2 cartridge so can be stored easily anywhere you’d usually carry one of those.The repair kit is neatly made … Read more
The InternationElles – a group of female cyclists who, in recent years, have ridden the entire route of the Tour de France a day ahead of the men to campaign for gender equality in cycling and a women’s version of the event – will this year ride the distance and elevation of the three-week Grand … Read more
The UCI has pledged to improve the safety of riders following a number of high-profile crashes since WorldTour racing resumed at the start of the month, including Jumbo-Visma sprinter Dylan van Groenewegen sending the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider Fabio Jakobsen over the barriers at the Tour de Pologne and another rider from Jakobsen’s team, Remco Evenepoel, … Read more
According to Lusso, its Adventure Bibshorts are ‘ideal for gravel riding, audax, long distance, touring/cycling or just commuting’. Lusso says these went through an 18-month developmental phase, so I was expecting something pretty sussed. I’m pleased to report that they meet their design brief extremely well and are equally at home on or off road.I’ve … Read more
A road.cc reader has shared the moment he was given a “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” close pass by a Maserati driver on a stretch of road that he says was used by motorists to drive their cars at speed during lockdown.Richard, who submitted the footage, told us: “Here’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment by a Maserati on the Beachy Head road … Read more
A bicycle mechanic who set up shop in March after his previous events company went out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic has told road.cc that he has seen a fall in trade since the government’s Fix Your Bike scheme went live last month as people wait for the next wave of vouchers to … Read more
The Rapha Commuter Lightweight Jacket is a good shell that fits well over normal clothing, offering some protection from the elements. Lightweight and decently breathable, it does a decent job in showery conditions as long as you take care of it.Rapha is well known for producing clothing for that person over there. It’s made a … Read more
