With those temperatures set to plunge in the UK this week, we’ll be keeping an eye on the forecast to see just what tyre size we’ll be needing to ride to the office without the risk of taking a tumble! Here’s some of that kit we’ll be using while riding through the ice and snow, … Read more
Decathlon have rebranded their performance road bikes, with what was previously called the B’Twin Ultra now being known as Van Rysel Ultra for 2019. One other fascinating fact is the Ultra is also road.cc’s Road Bike of the Year 2018/19 AND our overall Bike of the Year 2018/19 too.Review: B’Twin Ultra 900 CF 105 Decathlon road bikes buyer’s guideDecathlon live-streamed the … Read more
The lightweight Infini Tron 300 is a neat little headlight with handy versatility from bar to helmet. It has a waterproof casing and a snug charging port so you can trust it not to conk out on you. Its beam, though, is somewhat narrow, and one of its main advantages might just be its drawback … Read more
Research by the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC) has found that despite its tarnished reputation, cycling ranks lower than a dozen other sports for cases of doping or corruption, including match-fixing, notified or reported during 2018.It’s the fifth year that the organisation, members of which include 36 teams from the top three tiers of men’s … Read more
Long-time professional cyclist Adam Hansen famously takes a slightly different approach to bike fit, with some of the most unusual setups we’ve seen over the years, from narrow handlebars to saddles slammed right forward. He’s now utilising a portable biomechanical analysis tool to provide live data on how changes to his fit impact his performance.First … Read more
Welcome to a new week on the live blog with Simon MacMichael, Jack Sexty and the rest of the team.
Specialized’s Toupe Comp Gel is a very comfortable saddle that allows you to move around yet still gives support for an aggressive position. The extra gel does add a bit of weight, though, and there are cheaper alternatives. Pros: Very comfortable, well made and durable Cons: There are some very good cheaper alternatives I’ll start … Read more
Police in Warwickshire have been alerted to an incident in which a cyclist riding at an off-road mountain bike and BMX track in Leamington Spa was shot with a pellet fired from an air rifle.The pellet was reportedly fired last Thursday from an unauthorised travellers encampment sett up adjacent to the circuit last week.Warwick Lanterne Rouge … Read more
Uber is reportedly recruiting engineers to develop autonomous electric bikes and scooters that will be able to ‘drive’ themselves to charging stations or to where people need them.The ride-hailing firm entered the dockless electric bike and scooter hire market last year when it acquired US start-up Jump, and has since said it will focus on … Read more
Header image via notoriousd.i.p on Instagram.Our #MyCyclingWeekend winner this week has certainly given us a little case of the Monday blues.It’d be great to jet off to Mallorca and take a spin out to the lighthouse. That’s what Sundip did and he got this classic picture of the hairpins leading up to the lighthouse. It’s a well-photographed … Read more
