They may not be cycling-specific, but the new Gore M Gore-Tex Infinium Stretch gloves have a lot of attributes that work when on the bike. They use some clever technology for fit and their windproofing is second to none. Pros: Precise fit, windproofing is impressive for such thin fabric Cons: No padding on the palms … Read more
An Oxford man who deployed his dog “as a weapon of intimidation” against city centre cyclists has been jailed for 18-months. The dog will undergo rehabilitation.The Oxford Mail reports that Alexander Andrews waged a ‘campaign’ of violence against cyclists on Parks Road, near to Keble Road, in October and November 2017.Construction work meant the cycle … Read more
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will next week consider 18 new cycling and walking schemes with a total value of £137m. The next phase of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network will be the single biggest investment in cycling and walking ever announced in the city-region and put annual investment up to around £18 per head.Among the … Read more
We’ve seen a lot of GPS devices and gadgets go in and out of road.cc towers over the last decade, but the Shanren Discovery Pro could be about to blow them all out of the water with regards to battery life. It also has built-in lights, is fully ANT+ and Bluetooth-ready and was recently crowdfunded as part … Read more
Titanium specialists No. 22 of Canada have continued their run of success at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) this year by scooping the Silca Incorporated Build, Campagnolo Best Build and the coveted Best in Show Awards. Highlights were their new race-orientated Drifter X gravel bike and the launch of the new carbon components brand, No. 6 Composites. Gallery: NAHBS … Read more
With fashion dictating that cycling shades are returning to the ski goggle type size of the 90s, the Bollé Shifter glasses are bang on trend, but they aren’t form over function thanks to excellent visibility and sharp optics. Pros: Light, no frame parts hamper vision Cons: Design isn’t for the shy or retiring… The main … Read more
If you’re in the market for a new carbon fibre wheelset this year you are spoilt for choice, and another option to add to your list are these new Reserve 700c and 650b carbon wheels, launched this week. Instead of the usual aerodynamic focus, these have been inspired by traditional box-section aluminium rims used in … Read more
There is “growing evidence” of professional cyclists being involved in the blood doping probe centred on the Nordic World Ski Championships in Austria last month.After five athletes were arrested at that event, Groupama-FDJ rider Georg Priedler and Stefan Denifl, who had been due to join CCC for this season but rescinded his contract in December, … Read more
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