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Schwalbe E-One tyres
The E-One is Schwalbe’s new tyre designed specifically for e-bikes, but that doesn’t mean it’s restricted purely to bikes with batteries. With a new compound that gives excellent grip levels and durability, plus a thicker tread that benefits puncture protection, the only real trade-off is the extra weight. Pros: Excellent grip levels, durable Cons: A … Read more
Live blog: Doctors untangle cyclist’s dangly bits after he gets them stuck in bike bits (somehow); N London Dirt Gravel ride returns; Fiona Kolbinger leads Transcontinental Race; Video: NYPD ticket cyclist for breaking non-existent helmet law + more
Welcome to Wednesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team…
City of London draws up cycle tour group code of conduct
The City of London is to introduce a code of conduct for cycle tour groups operating within the Square Mile in a bid to avoid conflict between people participating in such tours and pedestrians on narrow lanes and streets in the financial district.The code of conduct has been approved by the City Corporation’s Planning and … Read more
The ultimate dream build? Basso Diamante SV with Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed
Back in March, Campagnolo launched the electronic version of their top-level 12 speed groupset, Super Record EPS. It’s also the most expensive gruppo ever made costing over £4,000 at its recommended retail price.Review: Campagnolo Record 12-speed Disc groupset Your complete guide to Campagnolo road bike groupsetsWe decided a special groupset deserved a suitably special build, so … Read more
Government statistics show no growth in cycling trips in England – though London bucks the trend
Growth in the number of trips being made by bicycle remains flat according to the Walking and Cycling Statistics, England: 2018 report released today by the Department for Transport – although cities in which investment has been made in cycling infrastructure, such as London, are bucking the trend.The report, updated annually, shows that the average distance … Read more
Ritchey WCS Chicane Stem
Ritchey’s WCS Chicane stem is aimed purely at the road market, focusing on stiffness and a smooth finish, as we all know how important those marginal gains are, right? It does the job, looks cool and for the level of quality, I’d say it’s fairly priced too. Pros: Clean looks, excellent stiffness levels Cons: You … Read more
“Someone will die” if police fail to tackle “craze” warns cyclist seriously injured after car passenger pushed him
A cyclist who was seriously injured when he was pushed by a passenger in a car has told road.cc that “this craze needs to be curbed” through prosecuting offenders, warning that unless action is taken, “someone will die.”Paul Cockrill contacted us after we published a witness appeal from Cleveland Police relating to the incident, which … Read more
Wahoo Elemnt Roam
Wahoo’s Elemnt Roam is a good GPS unit for a range of riding. It’s compact enough to not look out of place on your best road bike and it packs in enough mapping capability to cope with some pretty big adventures. There’s room for improvement, but it’s a likeable unit overall. Whether it’s worth the … Read more