It’s Monday which means it’s Five Cool Things time, our weekly roundup of the hottest new products to arrive in the road.cc office. In this edition we’ve got a nice new bike, a smart trainer, some lovely winter clothing and some coloured tyres.Bowman Pilgrims Disc Frameset £795We first tested the Pilgrims Disc all-road bike from … Read more
Super luxurious carbon specialists Lightweight have unveiled the revamped Fernweg aero wheelsets in rim and disc brake versions, and will now also be offering their Urgestalt frameset in 10 different colour options. Review: Lightweight Meilenstein tubular wheelset 26 of the best road bike wheelsScreen Shot 2018-12-17 at 16.50 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The 2019 Urgestalt frame weighs just 820g in the rim version and 830g for … Read more
Cambridge may have by far the highest proportion of people cycling of any town or city in Britain, but as anyone who rides a bike there will tell you, that doesn’t necessarily mean that motorists share the road safely – indeed, this video shows an overtake that was so close it ended up in the cyclist’s … Read more
The Santini Coral Jacket has undergone some small but significant changes from last year’s model. It offers the same great protection in cooler weather, is really comfortable and can withstand damp and showery conditions.Pros: Great fit with room for a decent mid-layer. Improved length in torso from last year’s model.Cons: Not as resistant to rain … Read more
Welcome to the 2018 road.cc review box set of winter cycling jackets. In this box set we’ve got six newly published reviews plus seven more that have appeared in recent weeks. If you’re in the market for a winter cycling jacket we hope you’ll find the set useful especially if used in conjunction with our Buyer’s Guide to 18 of … Read more
A pick-up truck driver has admitted causing the death by careless driving of Carol Boardman, the mother of former pro rider turned cycling campaigner Chris Boardman.Liam Rosney, aged 33, pleaded guilty to the charge today at Mold Crown Court reports Wales Online.Mrs Boardman, aged 75, died from injuries sustained when she was run over by … Read more
If you’re determined to get out and ride in the coldest weather this winter, Santini’s Vega Xtreme jacket has you covered (see what you did there – ed). Plus, it’s not bad in a heavy shower or two, too.Pros: Very warm, perfect performance fit, good water resistanceCons: One instance of build quality>Find your local dealerWhile … Read more
A manager at Uber warned bosses at the company of the risks associated with self-driving cars just days before a cyclist was killed when she was hit by an autonomous vehicle the company was testing as she crossed the road in Arizona.Elaine Herzberg, aged 49, was wheeling her bike across a street in Tempe on … Read more
Rapha’s Explore Down Jacket is is extremely light and packable and has the neat trick of combining with a dedicated sleeping bag for bikepacking and overnight trips. Yes, it’s expensive, but no more than other ultralight down jackets from other premium brand and it is a lovely jacket.Pros: Good insulation for the lack of weight, … Read more
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has this morning launched an Action Plan to double levels of cycling in the capital over the next six years, including the introduction of a Cycling Infrastructure Database – billed as a world first – and the rebranding of Cycle Superhighways and Quietways under a single, unified name.New design standards … Read more
