A former Premier League footballer who is undertaking seven Ironman-distance triathlons in seven days had a very close call yesterday when a driver ignored a red traffic light and almost crashed into him and the two companions he was cycling with.Francis Benali, who played more than 300 games for Southampton, scoring one goal, set off … Read more
The Specialized Power Arc Expert saddle is a comfortable and accommodating seat that’s capable of keeping you supported over even really long distances without trouble. With a pressure-relief cutout and available in two different widths to suit your body, this really can keep you riding all day without discomfort. Pros: Comfortable over longer distances, relatively … Read more
We first met new British bike brand Tresca at the London Bike Show last year, and now we’ve received the company’s first aluminium road bike to hit the market. The TCA-1 is the company’s very first model and it costs £1,600 with a Shimano 105 groupset.Tresca has been formed by a couple of engineers who wanted … Read more
Despite its slender appearance, the Supacaz Fly Cage Ano is surprisingly sturdy and grips your bottle firmly no matter how bumpy the ride. Pros: Impressive grip, huge array of colours Cons: Bottle can be a little difficult to fit and remove quickly Bottle cages cover a massive range of prices from a few quid to … Read more
Welcome to Monday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team. Pro cyclists split over whether e-racing is a proper sport; Junior BinckBank Classic winner lies down before crossing the line in over-exuberant victory celebration; how three former pro cyclists got on at the London Marathon + more
Academics at a university in the United States have developed an app for cyclists that turns traffic lights green as they approach, which they say could ultimately help trigger a “green wave” that enables people to ride along busy bike corridors quickly and efficiently.The app, called Bike Connect, was developed for $200 using off-the-shelf hardware … Read more
With another bank holiday just around the corner and better weather on the horizon, we’re looking forward to getting out there and testing some fast bikes and summery kit that’s started to pour into road.cc Towers recently. Here’s a selection of gear from this week…Fulcrum Racing 3 Disc Brake Wheelset£579.99Fulcrum 2019 Racing 3 Disc Brake Wheelset (Image … Read more
A motorist who was jailed after seriously injuring a cyclist while driving under the influence of drugs found herself back to prison after she was caught driving her car while banned.Emily Brown, aged 32, was spotted by police on 7 March this year as she drove her six-year-old daughter to school in Oldham with her … Read more
With extra pockets for food and essentials, supreme fit and comfort, at a price that doesn’t break the bank quite as badly as the original Cargo Bib Shorts I tested last year, the new Rapha Core Cargo Bib Shorts are much easier to recommend. Pros: Extra pockets, comfortable Cons: I can’t think of any > … Read more
