Welcome to Friday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Alex Bowden and the rest of the team.
The dhb Aeron Lightweight Merino Sock is the thinnest in dhb’s three-option range, but it’s still pretty warm, relatively thick and extremely comfortable. Sizing and fit are great, and those muted colours look good if matched with other dhb kit, though the super-messy stitching inside isn’t impressive. Pros: Good fit, comfy shaping, happy to go … Read more
Dr Richard Freeman has accused former British Cycling and Team Sky head coach, Shane Sutton, of ‘bullying’ him into ordering testosterone for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The General Medical Council (GMC) argues that the substance was in fact used for “micro-dosing” a cyclist to improve their performance. Sutton also denies Freeman’s claim.Dr Freeman has … Read more
Saris were in town last night to show off their MP1 trainer platform and H3 Smart Trainer, and we all got to refuel with some pizza and beer after the demo! If you missed us and are located more towards the south east then don’t worry, you can sign up for the next free event at … Read more
The Altura Firestorm Reflective gloves are great for taking the chill off your hands thanks to their lightweight, softshell construction, and if you’re riding in the dark they’ll help make sure your indications don’t go unnoticed. Pros: Snug cuff stops draughts; touchscreen-compatible fingers Cons: No padding at all The Firestorm gloves are ideal for autumn … Read more
Over 70 per cent of respondents to a Transport for London (TfL) consultation about the Holland Park cycle scheme believe that the proposals would encourage more people to cycle. 58 per cent said they thought it would encourage more people to walk. In June, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) said that it … Read more
This eye-catching orange and black number is the new Pinarello Prince FX Disc that has just arrived for test here at road.cc. Let’s take a quick look before reviewer Stu arrives to whisk it away.We reviewed the rim brake version of the Prince FX earlier in the year and the verdict was: “A beautiful bike … Read more
Decathlon is back for another brilliant #MyCyclingWeekend competition where you can win a pair of Triban Winter GlovesIf you’ve not seen our weekly Instagram photo competition then here’s how things work.To be in with a chance of winning a pair of the very popular Triban RC 500 Winter Cycling Gloves, you’ve simply got to snap a … Read more
Today’s near miss took place on London’s Cycle Superhighway 7 in July when a driver travelling in the opposite direction turned just after one cyclist and right in front of another.Toby, who sent us the video, said the incident occurred northbound on the A3 at the junction with Union Rd, between Clapham North and Stockwell.“I … Read more
