preferred-google-button
log in
register

Site Section: Roadcc

“Everything hurts!”: Illi Gardner crowned first ever Everesting world champion, despite “very nearly packing it in” after near collision with fox and nutrition woes

After a 2.30am alarm, her first “proper” road ride in the dark, a near collision with a fox, and being unable to tolerate any food or drink as things “got bad, worryingly early”, British hill-climbing queen Illi Gardner was this weekend crowned the first ever winner of the women’s event at the Everesting World Championships.The … Read more

Scribe Inception 50+ Disc wheelset

A sub-1,500g, deep-section carbon wheelset for £649 is an absolute bargain – and that’s exactly what the Scribe Inception 50+ Disc is. At this price you might expect some corners to have been cut, but that doesn’t seem to be the case – the components are all of a good quality and the wheels are … Read more

“We offer what the internet can’t. But it’s not enough”: Popular bike shop closing after 45 years, “can no longer compete” with online retailers

A popular York bike shop is closing after 45 years, saying “we can no longer compete with what is on offer from the internet.”York Cycleworks announced the closure on Facebook, writing that “We have tried our best and had a blast meeting some brilliant characters along the way. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us … Read more

Universal Colours Mono Men’s Cargo Bib Shorts

The Universal Colours Mono Men’s Cargo Bib Shorts are essentially the same as its Mono Bib Shorts 2.0 – but with the addition of pockets. They fit well, the sizing is spot on, the feel is supportive and the price is not outrageous. And I like a cargo pocket, I really do.Buy now: Universal Colours Mono … Read more

UCI “puzzled” by SRAM’s restricted gearing legal fight

The UCI says it is “puzzled” by the legal action filed by components giant SRAM over the proposed trial of restrictive gearing at the Tour of Guangxi.The UCI’s proposed restrictions mean riders using a SRAM drivetrain will be restricted to using a 49-tooth chain ring, compared to the 54 tooth chain rings commonly used by other major … Read more

This mad-looking moving bike saddle has raised £130,000 on Kickstarter and claims to reduce pressure by 80%, plus Met’s new helmets aren’t white, they’re “absolute white”

We’ve got loads to bring you in our latest weekly tech round-up, not least a crazy-looking moving saddle that is promising “revolutionary cycling comfort” for the masses, or at least those who’ve put forward £130,000 on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Elsewhere, there’s loads of new autumn and winter kit being announced as the seasons change here … Read more

Strava makes serious steps towards becoming a public company

Strava, the popular American fitness-tracking app, is making serious moves to become a publicly traded company. The news, first reported by Reuters, says the company is inviting major investment banks to guide them through its initial public offering (IPO).That process would enable company shares to be sold to investors, with the shares sold giving the company … Read more

“A mockery of press freedom”: Belgian journalist refused entry to Rwanda for cycling world championships after “critical reporting” on authoritarian regime

A Belgian journalist has reportedly been denied entry to Rwanda ahead of the upcoming UCI road world championships in Kigali, a decision he believes stems from his “critical reporting” on the East African country’s authoritarian government.Stijn Vercruysse, a journalist who specialises in Africa for Flemish public broadcaster VRT, says he was stopped at the check-in … Read more

SRAM launches legal action against UCI over “fundamentally unfair” gear restriction trial, accusing governing body of inflicting “reputational harm” and “stifling innovation” – without “any safety justification”

SRAM has launched legal proceedings against the UCI over the governing body’s proposed gear restriction regulations, which the component manufacturer says will unfairly impact and penalise the brand’s riders and teams, without increasing safety during races.The complaint, targeting the maximum gearing rule set to be trialled at next month’s Tour of Guangxi, was filed with … Read more