To be on the receiving end of one bit of dangerous driving during your morning commute is bad enough – to be on the receiving end of two though on the same journey may leave you wishing you’d stayed in bed.That’s what happened last week to road.cc reader Jon in today’s featured Near Miss of … Read more
Italian clothing brand Q36.5, founded by Luigi Bergamo (formally of Assos), has unveiled its new Cruise Equipment line of clothing which is aimed at dealing with the tricky demands of autumn and winter cycling. We’ve just got some in for testing so before we get all sweaty in it, here is a first look.They tell us the clothing range … Read more
Selle San Marco’s Mantra Supercomfort is a new saddle that’s aimed at long-distance comfort, but with a fairly aggressive shape for a faster riding position. As such it’s the kind of thing you might be looking for if you’re into longer sportives or faster club rides. Pros: Comfortable over long distances Cons: A bit expensive … Read more
The Showers Pass Ridgeline Half-Zip long-sleeve shirt works well on or off a road bike or mountain bike, inside or outside a café, as a baselayer or jersey. The combination of technical features and merino-synthetic material creates a wardrobe staple that you’ll probably wear more often than just about anything else. Pros: Jack of all … Read more
The 2022 UCI Road World Championships have been awarded to the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, in Australia.It will be the second time that Australia has hosted the event, following Geelong and Melbourne in 2010, which also marked the first time they had been held in the Oceania region.The host city, which has a … Read more
In the 12 months since cyclist Charlie Alliston was sentenced for causing the death of pedestrian Kim Wilkes after the pair collided in London’s Old Street, the issue of collisions involving people on bikes and those on foot has received a lot of attention in the mainstream media – and has also led to the government … Read more
The Claud Butler Quest 11 is a smart looking sports hybrid with an aluminium frame and carbon bladed fork. It rides very well, though it could do with lighter wheels to make it nippier. It’s specced with a single chainset and the not-so-common Shimano Metrea rear mech and Ultegra shifter, which provide super-smooth and reliable … Read more
When Alejandro Valverde crossed the line first to win the World Championship road race in Innsbruck last weekend, the staff at Endura, which supplies his Movistar team, knew that they had a race of their own to run.With the Spaniard due to race in Italy in the coming days – Valverde is down to ride … Read more
This Silkolene Wet Lube gives good drivetrain protection in poor conditions and quiet running, but it picks up loads of dirt and costs more than its competitors. Pros: Good protection from the rain Cons: Attracts a lot of muck; more expensive and harder to get hold of than rivals It’s no secret that a wet … Read more
QM Sports’ Soothing Gel is a roll-on gel that helps ease out knots or tight muscles after a hard ride, and helps warm areas prone to niggles prior to a ride. Pros: Easy application, nice smell, gentle warming and relaxing sensation Cons: None really, except it’s hard to quantify the benefit The roll-on canister is akin … Read more
