The Topeak Tetrarack R2 is a solid way to carry up to 9kg on the rear of your touring/gravel/road bike without needing rack mounts. There are a few caveats, but overall it’s a class bit of kit.Topeak has a well-earned reputation for solid racks – if you’ve done any cycle touring or commuting, chances are … Read more
The Altura Airstream short sleeve jersey is a lightweight summer model with a relaxed fit. It’s well-made, comfortable and cools effectively thanks to a thinnish fabric, but the sleeves can flutter at speed and there’s no zipped pocket for valuables.What we have here is a thin, yet seemingly durable polyester weave. Raglan sleeves, ‘3D patterning’ … Read more
The Chapeau! Club 3 Season Glove works well over a range of temperatures that’ll see you through mild winter days to warmer ones in early spring and late autumn… and early July. The addition of a small rain cover is a real bonus, slight restriction to gear changes aside.From a warmth point of view the … Read more
Our Near Miss of the Day series regularly features motorists overtaking cyclists in a dangerous manner simply to get ahead of them – a type of driving behaviour that now has its own acronym, MGIF (Must Get In Front) because they perceive that bike riders are holding them up. Now, a new study from the United … Read more
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
