Short saddles are quite the thing right now. They originated in triathlon where a more forward position can be advantageous, and they’re becoming increasingly common on road bikes too. The Selle San Marco Shortfit Supercomfort Racing saddle (hereafter: the Shortfit) is a good one. It’s well made and comfortable, with a wide pressure-relieving channel and … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day series is summed up by its title on YouTube – “Two dodgy manoeuvres in two minutes.”It was filmed in East Renfrewshire near Glasgow by road.cc reader Andy as he entered Barrhead on his evening commute home.He told us: “The driver had no chance of seeing what … Read more
A cyclist has died following a crash on the descent of the Wrynose Pass during yesterday’s Coast To Coast In A Day sportive.Cumbria Police, who named the victim as Katherine Moore, aged 56 and from the London area, said no other people were involved in the incident, which happened at around 9am near Little Langdale.Mrs Moore’s family … Read more
The revamped Cervelo S5 is, in my opinion, one of the most exciting bikes in the peloton right now and a mighty impressive piece of engineering. The new V-shaped stem solves the issue of having no adjustability on integrated front ends, even though it looks as clean as any one-piece bar and stem system out … Read more
A court case in which a cyclist was held partly liable for a collision with a pedestrian who was crossing the road looking at her mobile phone has led to soaring demand for third party liability insurance among bike riders, The Sunday Times reports.Robert Hazeldean and Gemma Brushett were both knocked out when they collided … Read more
Ben Swift has won his first ever national road race title with fellow Team Ineos rider Ian Stannard coming second in Norwich and John Archibald of Ribble Pro Cycling completing the podium in third place.With just under 25 kilometres remaining, a chasing group including Alex Dowsett of Katusha – winner of the time trial on … Read more
The Tour de France starts in Brussels next weekend and here are some of the team bikes that you can buy yourself – as long as you’re willing and able to shell out a big wedge of cash.Brands often sell more affordable versions of bikes that sponsored teams ride, with spec downgrades to make price … Read more
The Sportful BodyFit Pro 2.0 Evo Jersey is a brilliant summer jersey for racing and fast riding, at a very good price. The breathability, soft fabric, close fit and excellent cut on the arms are only slightly let down by an annoying seam. Pros: Soft fabric; great fit; low collar; comfy sleeves; close fit Cons: … Read more
