Sir Bradley Wiggins says he hopes that Lotto-Soudal rider Victor Campenaerts will be the man who breaks his UCI Hour record.The Briton tipped the 27-year-old to break the record when he presented Campenaerts, winner of the European time trial championship and third at the world championships, with the Crystal Bike award for best Belgian rider … Read more
We’ve got something slightly different for this week’s #MyCyclingWeekend.We want the best photos from your year on the bike.They don’t have to have been the most ‘liked’ picture, just the one that you think is your best shot!Post them on Instagram with #MyCyclingWeekend in the caption to be in with a chance of winning some road.cc … Read more
Fat Lad At The Back’s Hexy Hybrid Blue Cycling Jacksey, the ‘Hexy Jacksey’, is a long-sleeve, full-length-zip softshell that is well made and comes in a fun if slightly retro colour scheme and design. If the weather is dry and the temperature is hovering around double digits, it makes a decent outerlayer. In worse conditions, … Read more
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Lance Armstrong, who in 2012 was banned from sport for life and stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, insists that it was his own attitude that led to his downfall.The 47-year-old claimed it was the way he aggressively defended himself against allegations of cheating, including resorting to litigation, that led to investigators’ determination … Read more
I have been an idiot, for about 25 years.For those that know me this will come as little surprise and even by my own low standards it’s a pretty long time, but for at least half of my life I have been doing it wrong.I’ve enjoyed racing cyclo-cross on and off and with varying levels … Read more
The Pilgrims Disc from British brand Bowman really impressed us first time around so we’re excited to try it out again now that it has had an update.Bowman calls the Pilgrims Disc a road plus model in that it’s designed for tarmac and also for tracks and trails.When we reviewed the first version we said, … Read more
If you can’t quite achieve that low race position with your standard headset then this Cane Creek Slamset ZeroStack (ZS) Top Assembly could be just what you are after. Your stem will be suitably slammed for that pro look and thanks to the sealed Hellbender bearings, keeping the elements out won’t be a problem either. … Read more
The DeFeet Thermeator Knee High sock is a warm, long option for winter rides where you might want extra snugness, but not run full tights. The high quality makes the price tag a sound investment in enjoyable winter cycling. Pros: Almost-merino warmth, length, padding where you want it Cons: Price, the scorn of the short-sock … Read more
