road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

1. Giro d’Italia 2019 route launched in Milan (+ stage by stage video)The full route of next year’s 102nd edition of the Giro d’Italia has been launched this afternoon in Milan and will include three time trial stages – two of those figuring among seven summit finishes –and six days that will favour the sprinters Read … Read more

RooDol eRooDol Compact/Track Bluetooth Roller

The downside with training on rollers is often the lack of data, but the eRooDol Track roller is a battery-free training aid that’ll record your performance around a virtual velodrome and upload it to your phone via the app. It’s ideal for warming up or cooling down at your next race. Pros: Gives you a … Read more

Blinkers Blinker Set

The Blinkers Blinker Set is an integrated lighting and indicator system which operates using wireless technology. It’s certainly well made, using high quality materials, and may have some potential for disabled riders, utility biased e-bikes or indeed a velomobile – instances where an additional 460g isn’t going to upset the apple cart – but it … Read more

Isadore X Kompot Polka Dot Long Sleeve T-Shirt

As long as you go careful with sizing and fit, Isadore’s X Kompot Polka Dot is a comfortable long-sleeve top that has the potential to become a firm favourite in your ride wardrobe. Pros: Great value, nicely made, cyclist-friendly cut with extended rear Cons: Slightly strange sizing especially if you’re broad-chested, no reflective highlights A … Read more

Video: New Pinarello Grevil – is it Hot or Not?

Pinarello launched a brand new gravel bike called the Grevil recently, one of the least expected new bikes this year and also one of the most radical and distinctive new bikes to come out in 2018. We haven’t seen the bike in the flesh yet but David has taken a closer look at the available photos and … Read more