Black cab drivers have this evening blocked London Bridge for the fourth time this week in protest at plans to stop them using bus lanes on Tooley Street. The protest has caused bus routes to be diverted and gridlock on both sides of the river – but happily, cyclists are breezing through the blockade.Writing on … Read more
If you’re dabbling in some mountain biking, cyclocross or adventure and gravel riding this winter, you might need some new shoes. And if you’re feeling flush (because they cost £325!) these brand new Specialized S-Works Recon shoes might be right up your street.They’re essentially an off-road version of the new S-Works 7 road shoe released … Read more
Castelli’s Diluvio Pro Shoe Covers are full-on winter-ready booties – warm, waterproof and with a svelte-yet-thick fit around the shoe that could only have come from input from Team Sky. They’re expensive, though, and for such a high-wear product that might be an issue. Pros: Great performance, svelte fit Cons: Expensive, no added underside reinforcement … Read more
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The Liv Macha Pro Carbon Road Shoe is a top-end design for those who are serious about performance on the bike (or have the money simply to enjoy riding in a quality shoe). The shoes have a super-stiff sole and effective Boa closure, are lightweight and fit exceptionally well around the arch area. The price … Read more
Irrepressible French cyclist Robert Marchand celebrated his 107th birthday on Monday by going for a 20-kilometre bike ride in the Ardéche.The ultra-centenarian was accompanied by 30 cyclists from the Ardéchoise association including Gérard Mistler, the co-founder and organiser of the eponymous cyclosportive.Marchand took part in the inaugural edition in 1992 at the relatively sprightly age … Read more
Northumbria Police have issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to in connection with an incident in Newcastle which a pedestrian shoulder-barged a woman who was cycling, knocking her into a bus lane.The incident took place on Bridge Street at around 9am on Wednesday 24 October, reports Chronicle Live.The woman fell into … Read more
Peter Sagan as Jesus Christ and Lance Armstrong in place of Judas Iscariot? That is just part of a re-imagining of Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper.David Law, who owns the Woking-based cycle clothing business Hommage au Vélo, was inspired, in his words, “to create something unique, never done, and based on a masterpiece” … Read more
Avio is now shipping its PowerSense power meter, priced from just £199, and we’ve just taken delivery of a review unit here at road.cc.We first told you about the Avio PowerSense in April 2017, the finished version having been expected soon afterwards. The launch was delayed but the PowerSense is now available and at some stage, probably … Read more
The Primal Dawn Men’s Bib Knickers are a real masterclass in how to create a simple, quality product at a very good price. Multiple panels for a great fit, high quality fabric and a highly comfortable pad make for a pair of 3/4-length tights that can be worn for hours. Pros: Excellent fit, comfortable pad … Read more
