The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows yet another impatient driver who simply cannot wait until it is safe to overtake a cyclist – and thereby endangers themself, the rider, and the occupants of another care.It happened near Chippenham, Wiltshire to road.cc reader Mike, as he was “coming to the … Read more
Porn Pedallers Cycling Club (PPCC) is to carry on riding to raise money for charity – despite losing its affiliation with British Cycling (BC).The club, whose members work in the adult entertainment industry, had its licence revoked by British Cycling earlier this month.The reason given was that the club fell foul of UCI regulations that … Read more
Fabio Aru will miss this year’s Giro d’Italia due to undergoing surgery on a constriction of the iliac artery in his left leg that is believed to have been hampering the Sardinian’s performances.The head of medical staff at UAE Team Emirates, Dr Jeroen Swart, said: “After the start of the season, Aru again encountered difficulties … Read more
An advert promoting the use of cycle helmets in Germany has sparked a sexism row since it features a woman dressed in her underwear.The advert, from the country’s transport ministry, carries the strapline “Looks like shit. But saves my life.”It shows a woman – according to AFP, a contestant in the reality TV show Germany’s … Read more
The ride of the Pearson Allmodcons is impressive, way better than I thought it was going to be when looking at the weight on paper. It uses quality aluminium alloy tubing that provides a smooth ride, and the way it behaves belies the scales. If you need a bike that’ll do a bit of everything … Read more
The Cyclogy Super Roubaix arm warmers cover a good range of temperatures, making them ideal for winter rides as well as those chilly spring and autumn mornings. They fit really well and are very soft on the skin too. Pros: Super-soft fabric, great fit Cons: Thick seam compared to knitted versions If you’ve never worn … Read more
The latest version of dhb’s Aeron Rain Defence Bib Tight has an excellent pad and great quality construction, but while the new Schoeller fabric does repel rain to a degree (it’s claimed to be water-resistant rather than waterproof), it lacks stretch and feels rather restrictive in terms of pedalling movement. Pros: Well made, very comfortable … Read more
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck – Quick Step) has won his first Monument, taking Milan-Sanremo with a sprint from a small front group. The route was almost identical to 2018, covering the Turchino, the Capi, the Cipressa and the Poggio, for a total distance of 291km.There were plenty of riders in the bunch as the race … Read more
Australian company Bont has made a name for itself over the years with its distinctive custom-mouldable carbon shoes, but most of its focus has been on the road market. Its new Vaypor G shoes aim to change that, with the G standing for gravel – although, as I’ve found through several months of testing, they … Read more
