The mother of Eilidh Cairns, the cyclist crushed to death under a lorry in Notting Hill Gate as she rode to work in 2009, has written to the leader of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) asking to be put in contact to a woman who “masqueraded” as her daughter’s aunt at a … Read more
Sportful’s Bodyfit Pro 2.0 LTD bib shorts are high-end without the ridiculous price tag. They’re well made with a great chamois that is dense and well placed. The bib straps are supportive and wide, with comfortable grippers rounding out a great race-level design. Pros: Very comfortable for long rides, good value Cons: Umm… Although £115 … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series led the road.cc reader who experienced it to make the observation, “This HGV driver is going to kill someone.”> What to do if you capture a near miss or close pass (or worse) on camera while cycling> What to do next if you’ve been involved … Read more
Park Tool’s distinctive blue products are a common sight in bike shops and home workshops around the world, and this Home Mechanic Floor Pump PFP-8 is an affordable and easy to use option. It’s not the sturdiest pump in the world, but the large base means you can stick your foot on it for stability, … Read more
A new study suggests that a certain kind of bacteria found in the gut may boost athletic endurance and recovery, although one academic who described the potential effect as “poop doping” has cautioned that results of tests carried out on mice may not be the same in humans.A team of researchers at Harvard University analysed … Read more
Welcome to Tuesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
The Rapha Women’s Lightweight Shadow Jacket has gained me many a compliment from fellow riders while I have been out testing it. It has a simple, classic design and excellent fit and it performs brilliantly… with a price tag to match. Pros: Lovely fit, comfortable, packable, super-windproof and water resistant Cons: Price, no pockets I … Read more
Rapha have launched two new collections, one in tribute to the Étape du Tour sportive and another celebrating the Grinduro weekend. Review: Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Shadow Jacket 17 of the best summer cycling jerseysThe Étape jersey and shorts are “inspired by the mountains and designed to help you conquer them”, say Rapha, made for hot days with lightweight fabrics. The £85 jersey, available in … Read more
Scott has launched a new Addict RC with a focus on aerodynamics and integration whilst maintaining the low weight this bike has always been known for since it first debuted in 2008. But it’s really all about the brand new handlebar and stem that provides full internal routing for electronic and mechanical disc brakes.Oh, it’s … Read more
