We told you back in January about Vredestein’s Fortezza Flower Power tyres that are made using rubber that’s derived from the roots of Russian dandelion, and we’ve been using a pair for riding here at road.cc for the past couple of weeks. The dandelion rubber is used only for the shoulders of the tyres.We won’t run … Read more
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has made apps, activity ideas and exercise videos created by its members, freely available in an effort to help people exercise safely at home.There are resources for a range of activities, from indoor cycling to yoga. There are also plenty of active games aimed at families with young … Read more
These Lusso Thermal Toe Covers offer impressive warmth, are really well made, and are small enough to easy fit in a jersey pocket when the day heats up. The price is great, too.As we move into spring, the temperatures can still be a bit on the chilly side first thing in the morning or later … Read more
SRAM has unveiled eTap MultiClics – supplementary shifters that give you extra options when using one of the brand’s wireless electronic systems.2020 SRAM eTAP MultiClics – drop bar (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“MultiClics deliver a positive, precise feel and allow you to securely place shifters anywhere you want them, even around curves on the bar,” says … Read more
With a warm weekend looming, cyclists in the UK are again being reminded to be responsible with their riding in the coming days to avoid a ban being implemented similar to those in force in a number of countries on the continent.Ahead of last weekend, both Cycling UK and British Cycling urged people not to … Read more
Cranks are the heart of your bike’s transmission. Being able to fit and remove them is a very useful skill if you’re going to properly maintain and service your bike yourself. Here’s how to do it.Our guide below shows you what we believe is the best method to fit a crankset. We’ve included a list of the … Read more
British wheels brand Hunt has been to the wind tunnel to find out whether aerodynamics makes a big difference to gravel riding performance, and found that it’s a hugely important factor.Hunt says that in the 200-mile Dirty Kanza, perhaps the world’s most famous gravel event, using an aero-developed rim might save you more than six minutes over … Read more
Sainsbury’s has revived its Chop Chop bicycle delivery service to meet “unprecedented demand” for online grocery orders, initially serving a large area of central London using a convenience store currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic as a hub – and the retailer says it may roll out the service to other cities across the … Read more
The Bontrager XXX Mountain Bike Shoes are incredibly comfortable and supportive, stiff enough for efficient pedalling – even on the road they don’t kill your feet on long rides – and their durable TPU upper means they should stay looking like new for ages.The XXX Mountain Bike shoes share the same top half as their … Read more
