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Velocio Men Luxe Merino Long Sleeve jersey
The Velocio Men Luxe Merino Long Sleeve jersey takes a timeless material and gives it a modern, performance-focused twist. After weeks of riding from September into November, this quickly became my new favourite autumn jersey –it’s comfortable, versatile and refined in all the right ways.> Buy now: Velocio Men Luxe Merino Long Sleeve jersey for £171 from VelocioThere’s a reason merino wool … Read more
“The first high-performance wooden gravel bike”: check out the Ornus Grain
If you’ve ever looked at a carbon-fibre gravel bike and thought, “Nice… but what if it were made of trees?” – well, Ornus has been reading your mind. The Italian brand has just launched Grain, which it describes as “ the first high-performance wooden gravel race bike”.To be super-clear, that’s a bike designed for riding … Read more
Should all cyclists require a ‘bike handling licence’ to race? Retired pro calls for proficiency test and “crash course” to ride in peloton, as Tom Dumoulin says protective clothing should be “normalised”
Earlier this year, the UCI announced its somewhat controversial plans to introduce a raft of equipment changes designed to make professional cycling safer, including restricted gearing, wider handlebars, new rim height and fork width limits, and the banning of time trial helmets in road races.And now, retired Dutch pros Tom Dumoulin and Stef Clement have … Read more
Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds
The majority of Limerick’s protected cycle lane schemes do not impede ambulance drivers and have, in some cases, enhanced accessibility for emergency services in the Irish city, a new report has found.Earlier this week, members of the Metropolitan District of Limerick were briefed on a new report assessing the city’s active travel infrastructure, the first … Read more
Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 Jacket
In its latest iteration, the Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 uses a brand new fabric from Polartec to deliver a carefully calibrated blend of protection from wind and water while giving noticeably more breathability than most competitor tops. I found that it requires a little experimentation to get the hang of how best to layer it … Read more
“I’m proud that Dave Brailsford doesn’t like me”: Emma Pooley on the Tour de France’s weight debate, growing women’s sport, and battling cycling’s old-school “f***wits”
“I hate being called a cyclist. Because in my head I was never a cyclist. I was a runner who took up cycling as a side gig. Anyway, I try not to call myself a runner anymore. I’m just a person who does as much sport in the mountains as possible.”Listen to the road.cc Podcast … Read more
Carradice Safari Earby Bar Bag 7L
The Carradice Safari Earby Bar Bag 7L is a rugged piece of bike luggage that will carry enough for a day’s ride, keep the worst of the weather out and it evokes a golden era of cycle tourism.> Buy now: Carradice Safari Earby Bar Bag 7L for £94.95 from CarradiceCarradice might be best known for its … Read more
Kostüme rejects Black Friday… by launching its most expensive cycling clothing yet, plus Superarmour built for -8°C, some VERY bling hubs, and even more head-turning winter kit
At the end of another Black Friday we’ve got a Tech of the Week round-up to offer some relief from the relentless deals and discounts. Take a break from the bargain-hunting, make a cuppa, get comfy and settle in for our weekly run-through of everything that caught our eye over the past seven days. Let’s dive straight … Read more