Zipp has unveiled a new 303 S tubeless disc-brake wheelset that’s designed for multiple types of road surfaces, including both asphalt and gravel. With a wide rim profile, it’s priced well below any of the brand’s existing carbon-fibre wheels.Zipp 303 S – 1 (1) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Read our Zipp 303 S wheelset reviewThis launch marks a … Read more
Like any industry that wants to sell things – and that’s all of them – the world of bikes relies on carefully crafted marketing to get its message out. Mostly it’s just shouting about how good their stuff is, but there are a few sneaky phrases that often land in the marketing copy that don’t really mean … Read more
Police in Gloucestershire have appealed for information after a cyclist was allegedly pulled from his bike and kicked by the occupants of a car whose driver had just made a close overtake on him.The incident, which happened at around 12.55pm on Sunday 3 May, took place in the same area where a family was verbally … Read more
Mick Bennett, race director of the Tour of Britain, says he hopes the race can take place in September as planned, but warned that time is beginning to run out for the necessary preparatory work to be done. His comments come as race organisers SweetSpot announced that the Women’s Tour, due to take place next … Read more
Chris Froome says he is doubtful whether the organisers of the Tour de France will be able to stop crowds from gathering at the race, with the postponed event due to start three days before mass gatherings will be permitted in the country. Speaking in an Instagram chat with ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, four-time yellow jersey … Read more
Designed for indoor use, Nike‘s SuperRep shoes are designed for “stability and breathability on and off the bike”.If you were a fan of pro cycling back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, you’ll remember that Nike was rather popular with their shoes being worn by a certain American. Nike left cycling around 2008 but the … Read more
The ashmei Men’s Cycle Emergency Jacket is a super-compact, lightweight jacket for when you get caught out by a chill wind or a splatter of rain. It’s not waterproof, has no pockets, is pricey and the fit won’t suit all, but overall it does the ’emergency’ job.The Cycle Emergency Jacket is misleadlingly named. Do you … Read more
The Vulpine Men’s Alpine Merino Blend Long Sleeve Jersey is comfortable and classic-looking, and the fairly light weight means you’ll get plenty of use out of it during the spring, autumn, and even summer evenings.Our man Jez reviewed one of this jersey’s ancestors here on road.cc back in 2016. The Alpine has recently been updated, but … Read more
British Cycling and Cycling UK have jointly appealed for an “end [to] hostility towards cyclists in an open letter written in the wake of a number of incidents during the past few weeks including signs being erected telling riders to stay away from villages, tacks being spread on the road and aggressive driving.Signed by British … Read more
