Intuition suggests to most riders that when they’re tired they need rest. Suggest training when tired and arms are thrown aloft in horror – “but you’ll get over-trained and ill”.No. No you won’t. Not if you’re careful. What you will get is an enhanced adaptation to the exercise and a boost in performance.At university I … Read more
A road.cc reader who fell off his bike after a motorist cut him up decided not to venture out again without being able to record his rides on film – and captured footage of three close passes within the first week of doing so in mid-June, all on Surrey roads.“I recently experienced several cut offs, … Read more
Nottingham-based outdoor brand Alpkit, which besides its ranges of cycle clothing and bikepacking bags also owns the Sonder bike brand, has raised £1.5 million in funding on Crowdcube in less than an hour. The company had initially aimed to raise £750,000, achieving that target within just eight minutes, and it took another 44 minutes for investment … Read more
The Cadex Race 25 Tubeless Tyre is designed for pure performance. It’s a fast-feeling and remarkably supple tyre that holds up really well to roads far below race-track quality, and reliably holds onto its air. Grip is excellent whether it’s wet or dry. It can be seriously hard to mount on a rim, though, and … Read more
Santini’s Women’s Legend bib shorts have a great pad and are ideal for long days in the saddle, with light compression and some excellent grippers making for a secure fit around the legs. The bib setup and high back might not suit everyone though.The shorts are made from a traditional style Lycra which gives a … Read more
The Velocio Men’s Radiator SL Base Layer is designed for summer use, with a clever fabric from Polartec to keep you at optimum temperature and as comfortable as possible. After a month of warm weather use I’ve been impressed with its cooling and wicking performance. I also found the fit excellent – but this quality … Read more
A video posted to Twitter shows a Metropolitan Police officer accusing a cyclist of “anti-social behaviour” because, among other things, he was not wearing a helmet, hi-viz clothing or displaying a licence plate on his bike, none of which is a legal requirement – leading Twitter users to question whether he may have been stopped … Read more
Back in 2017 US tech giant Apple filed a patent for calculating wind resistance for cyclists using their smartwatch. The patent has just been granted, moving Apple one step closer to power data on the Apple Watch.In the patent, Apple says that the watch would calculate an estimate of wind resistance via the watch’s orientation, … Read more
Giro’s HRC+ Merino Wool Socks will challenge everything you thought you knew about life or – failing that – keep your feet very comfy indeed. The seven-inch cuff and 70 per cent merino combine with a gently compressive fit for a sock that’s warm and protective, yet never hot or sweaty. Breathable, well shaped and … Read more
