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Is this the new Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed groupset on Valverde’s Canyon Ultimate?

Campagnolo became the first to launch 12 speed road groupsets last year, unveiling Super Record and Record cassettes with a dozen sprockets. Both of these groupsets were mechanical with no date set for EPS (electronic) versions set initially… but we reckon road world champion Alejandro Valverde may have just shown it off for the first time on his new Canyon Ultimate CF SLX.  Review: … Read more

Press watchdog slams “dangerous dickheads” anti-cyclist article

New Zealand’s press watchdog, the Media Council, has ruled that a newspaper article that appeared under a headline that referred to cyclists as “dangerous dickheads” was “inaccurate, unfair” and “unbalanced.” For those of us in the UK used to seeing regular anti-cyclist diatribes going unchecked in the mainstream media, it’s a refreshing decision, albeit one … Read more

Galibier Roubaix Knee Warmers

The Roubaix Knee Warmers from clothing brand Galibier are very simple but massively effective for those days when the temperature can’t make up its mind. They are comfortable, stretchy and cracking value for money. Pros: No irritating seams, great price Cons: No water resistance so not as versatile as some on the market Galibier has … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 232:Punishment pass and brake check

“Yet another Northamptonshire driver who thinks this is acceptable driving standard,” says road.cc reader Dave of this latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series.“A punishment pass and brake check as he thought I was being awkward by riding in the middle of the road,” he continued.“Of course I was riding in the … Read more

Cyclist killed in New Year’s Eve hit-and-run crash in Essex

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Essex on New Year’s Eve.Essex Police say that the fatal crash happened at around 7.50pm on Monday evening on Arisdale Avenue, South Ockenden, with the driver failing to stop.The cyclist, a … Read more

Driver who used van “as a weapon” to knock cyclist from bike jailed

A man who used his van “as a weapon” to knock a cyclist from his bike and threatened to kill him has been jailed for 22 weeks.Danny Hughes, aged 26, pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour, dangerous driving, driving without a licence and driving while uninsured, reports the Daily Echo.Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard Hughes, a plumber, … Read more

Goldhawk Rodax

On paper, a £1,400 handmade Reynolds 520 steel flat-bar bike with a 1x SRAM drivetrain and matching hydraulic brakeset is pretty enticing. In reality, the Goldhawk Rodax is as close as you’ll get to the perfect off-the-shelf urban speed machine. With a ride that marries quick control with instant power transfer and – believe it … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 197 revisited – What happened next?

Back in October, we featured a video in our Near Miss of the Day series that road.cc reader Andrew, who submitted it, described as “just a normal 40-minute commute” and which contained a number of near misses – the first of them a very close pass by a tanker driver.Andrew said at the time, “I … Read more