The Mavic Cosmic Pro gloves are about as minimalist as you can get, with absolutely no padding, but they still offer plenty of comfort for those who like the ultimate in handlebar feel. You can get cheaper, though, so are you paying more for less? Pros: Great cut and fit, easy to get on and … Read more
The Specialized Crux has been a really popular choice in the world of cyclocross racing, winning at every level of the sport from the world champs to regional races, fast in the capable hands of professionals but equally at home with privateer racers. In the above video we take a first look at the arrival … Read more
There are fears that Evans Cycles, the UK’s largest specialist bricks-and-mortar cycling retailer, could become the latest victim of the crisis gripping the country’s High Street retail sector.Sky News reports that ECI Partners, the private equity owners of the business founded in south London as FW Evans in 1921, are inviting bids for the business … Read more
The electric transport cart in which four children were killed when it was hit by a train in the Netherlands this morning is reported to have been beyond the lowered barriers at a manned level crossing at the time, according to witnesses.The tragic incident in Oss, a city in the North Brabant province close to … Read more
A good solvent is a worktop essential, and WD-40’s Bike Degreaser does a great job at a sensible price. Pros: Very effective, great value Cons: Might be a bit aggressive for some uses Degreasers come in various forms that can do different jobs (or the same job different ways). WD-40’s is a high-pressure, volatile spray … Read more
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Tacx is releasing an updated version of its Flux Smart Trainer, the new Flux S coming with an altered design that makes it compatible with long cage derailleurs, and improved power measurement. It is also much cheaper than before at £549.If recent stormy weather has convinced you that it’s time to batten down the hatches … Read more
Three cyclists who last month set off to tackle every ascent in Simon Warren’s 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs book have completed their challenge.It took Dominic Millar, Graham Salisbury and James Findlater a month to tick off all 100 climbs, riding almost 5,300 kilometres around the country and climbing the equivalent of nine times the height … Read more
We’ve tried a lot of different cycling disciplines here at road.cc, but Cycleball is a new one on us. A big deal over on the continent (there are over 300 clubs in Germany), it’s never really been played competitively in the UK; in fact, British Cycling doesn’t even have rules for it in the handbook, … Read more
