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Gore C7 Windstopper Jersey

Gore’s C7 Windstopper Jersey is made for riding hard in cool conditions. The Windstopper material does a lot to keep you warm but it also breathes really well. The fit is good too, with stretch just where you need it, though I could have done with a slightly more tapered waist. The price is very … Read more

Bontrager Aeolus XXX 4 TLR Clincher Road Wheelset

Bontrager’s Aeolus XXX 4 TLR clincher wheels are stiff, lightweight and steady in use and offer good braking in both wet and dry conditions. This is a great all-round aero wheelset that’s suitable for a wide variety of conditions. Pros: Stiff, lightweight for their depth, stable Cons: Braking is good but not the best Bontrager … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 182: Birmingham bus driver in close pass

We’ve had a good few submissions recently to our Near Miss of the Day series involving bus drivers – and today we’re featuring another one of them.This one happened to road.cc reader Phil as he commuted to work in Rubery, Birmingham.He told us: “Tweeted national express with video, waiting on reply. I“think this particular bus … Read more

MyCyclingWeekend – We Have a Winner

When I say a ‘cracking’ weekend, I literally mean cracking.Yours truly went flying in the first CX race of the season. My Lazer Z1 is headed for the bin, but it did its job and I walked away without a concussion.Thankfully, you guys seem to have a bit more luck this weekend. We ‘ve got … Read more

Maxxis launch new High Road tyre at the Tour of Britain

​​Maxxis has used the OVO Energy Tour of Britain to launch its brand new high-end road racing tyre, the High Road.Maxxis is hugely popular in the mountain bike world but less so in the road cycling market, but this is something it is hoping to turnaround, and a lot is riding on this new premium tyre.The … Read more

Video: Six of the best performance helmets – light, cool and comfortable

Helmets are commonplace in cycling and the choice in any local bike shop can seem bewildering, so to help you narrow down that choice may we present you with six of our fave performance cycling helmets.Performance helmets need to strive for low weight, excellent ventilation, comfort and increasingly, aerodynamic concerns. The lightest modern helmets come … Read more

dhb Aeron Short Finger Gel Gloves

The dhb Aeron Short Finger Gel Gloves have thick padding that stops road buzz but limits the feel of the bars. For me the fit was slightly off, and the construction isn’t great, but the mesh back is breathable, which is good. Pros: Mesh back is breathable and quick to wick sweat Cons: Overly thick padding, … Read more