These sleek Van Rysel 900 Cropped Bibless Tights from Decathlon’s new race range deliver on fit, feel and performance at a competitive price. The bulky pad might not suit everyone, but if you’re looking for race-focused shorts at a pleasing price, they have a lot to offer. Pros: Excellent fit, snug waist band, good price Cons: … Read more
A US cyclist has set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous bicycle wheelie. Rich Flanagan rode 50.5 miles on only his back wheel before a gust of wind foiled his attempt at doing 100 miles.UPI reports that the previous record was 26.09 miles, set by Stefan Stock of Austria in 2017.Flanagan spent four … Read more
The driver responsible for the death of professional cyclist Jason Lowndes is unlikely to go to jail after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death. 23-year-old Lowndes was killed shortly before Christmas in 2017 when he was struck from behind while training.Last year Billie Rodda, now 22, was charged with dangerous driving causing death, careless … Read more
The new Profile Design DRV AEROa Drop Bar doesn’t just go with shoulder width to define what size bar you need, its ‘DRiVe’ design also incorporates hand breadth. Sceptical? So was I. But I’ll tell you what, it works – very well. Pros: Excellent ergonomics; faff-free internal routing Cons: Quite stiff I must have used … Read more
Lezyne’s Mini Drive 400XL is a compact, bright and easy-to-charge LED light for commuting and backup duties. Pros: Compact, easy to use Cons: Limited run-time in 400-lumen mode This is a light to be seen by rather than to see where you’re going, but if you do find yourself on an unlit road it casts … Read more
A Birmingham cyclist and road.cc reader has asked us to share his warning to fellow bike riders in the West Midlands city after he was pushed off his bike by a car passenger yesterday.The cyclist, Mike Walsh, told us that the incident happened on Gilhurst Road in Edgbaston, south-west Birmingham, yesterday afternoon.He said other cyclists should be … Read more
Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Chris Froome has described the course of next year’s Tour de France as “brutal” with the four-time winner present at today’s launch in Paris alongside defending champion and Team Ineos colleague Egan Bernal.Froome is targeting a record-equalling fifth yellow jersey next year and is back in training after the horrific injuries in a crash at … Read more
Deceuninck–Quick-Step have chalked up a grand total of 66 victories in 2019 – and to celebrate their stellar year, the team’s bike sponsor Specialized have made a special Tarmac Disc frameset that tells the story of the victories with its detailed paint job. Review: Specialized Tarmac Disc Sport Complete guide to Specialized’s 2019 road bike rangespecialized ltd edition tarmac quick … Read more
For cycling short distances and not having to carry a spare change of clothes, the DU/ER Performance Denim Weatherproof Slim Jeans are ideal, being comfortable on and off the bike and keeping you dry and warm in the wind and rain thanks to a waterproof membrane. They also pack some useful reflective details when you … Read more
