A secondary school in Solihull has responded to a police warning about a rise in bike thefts in the area by asking parents to stop their children bringing bicycles to school. In an email to parents, Lyndon School said that where this was unavoidable, parents should ensure children wore a helmet.“We have been made aware … Read more
The German sprinter Marcel Kittel has agreed to have his contract with Katusha Alpecin terminated early by mutual consent. Kittel thanked his team for their support over the last 18 months, citing exhaustion and not feeling able to compete at the highest level as reasons for the decision. Kittel’s statement in full on Katusha Alpecin’s website … Read more
Raúl Portillo, the Spanish Gran Fondo world champion for the 40-45 age group, has been suspended following a positive test for EPO. The UCI Gran Fondo World Series is a series of UCI-sanctioned races from which the top 25 per cent in each age group qualify for the UCI Granfondo World Championships. Each age group … Read more
Media coverage that promotes a “turf war” between people in cars and those on bikes is “divisive, unhelpful and only serves to fuel the problem we have on our roads,” says Chris Boardman, as British Cycling publishes a State of Cycling report which finds that more than two-thirds of its members who responded to its … Read more
The Pearl Izumi Men’s Elite Pursuit Graphic Jersey is a top-notch garment that brings a mixture of great material choice and fit to provide pretty much everything you need for a short sleeve top to get you from spring through to autumn. Pros: Comfortable and highly breathable fabric Cons: £100 is quite an outlay for … Read more
The Rapha Women’s Core Cargo shorts are a new addition to the Core range. Equipped with mesh side pockets and a new Classic chamois, these are great for any type of ride, very comfortable on long outings and eminently suitable for touring or a bit of adventure cycling. Pros: New chamois is really comfortable, and … Read more
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public consultation on a new segregated cycle route linking Hackney with the Isle of Dogs. The proposed 7.5km route – which would feature 5.6km of segregated cycle lanes – is the first branded “Cycleway” project to be consulted on from TfL’s Strategic Cycling Analysis, which identified the 25 … Read more
Italian bicycle brand Officina Battaglin is celebrating founder Giovanni’s victory in the 1981 Giro d’Italia inside the famous Verona Arena Roman amphitheatre which is being used in this year’s edition of the Italian stage race, by launching a limited edition steel frame called Arena 1981.Officina Battaglin Verona 1981 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The reason for this new … Read more
The reworked Yukon Disc has just arrived at road.cc from Dutch titanium specialists Van Nicholas. It’s a lightweight touring bike that’s also suitable for quick commuting.The Yukon has been a popular model in the Van Nicholas range for years, although this is the first time that we’ve ever got one in for review here at … Read more
The Genetic Driser-16 bar is a good choice for long rides off-road, where the flared drops give more control and the wide tops more comfort for your hands. The 20mm rise may help you get your position just right if you’ve maxed out your steerer tube spacers. Pros: Good combination of features, well priced Cons: … Read more
