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

1. The bikes of the 2018 Tour de France — who’s riding what in the world’s biggest raceWe spent some of last week out in France eyeing up all the bikes at this year’s Tour; and now without further ado, here’s your definitive list of who’s riding what… . Read more here2. Eurobike 2018: New GPS cycle computers from … Read more

Alé Intimo Velo Active Baselayer

With the temperature having been knocking around the high 20s centigrade for the past few weeks, a simple, effective baselayer has been a godsend to keep you cool and dry. That’s exactly what the Alé Intimo Velo Active has achieved, and while it might not be the cheapest out there, it offers decent quality and … Read more

Tour de France Stage 7: Dylan Groenewegen outsprints Fernando Gaviria

Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL-Jumbo) won stage seven of the Tour de France, dominating a bunch sprint after almost six hours in the saddle. The closing kilometres of the stage were unusually free of crashes meaning there were no major changes in the general classification.The 231km stage from Fougeres to Chartres saw multiple breakaway attempts, but on … Read more

Wada stands by Salbutamol test

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has defended its Salbutamol test after it accepted Chris Froome had not committed an anti-doping rule violation despite returning a sample with high levels of the asthma drug during last year’s Vuelta a Espana.Attempting to explain how he was cleared, Froome said that it was possible to take the same … Read more

Saikel Chevrons Jersey (women’s)

What a summer it has been so far for cycling, and what a perfect opportunity to test some great looking kit from new brand Saikel. With the brand only launching last year, I was unsure what to expect, but I have to say I was rather impressed with this Chevrons Jersey – although it could … Read more

MyCyclingWeekend – Fuelled by Soreen

Heading into the weekend, we’re thinking about one thing only and that’s getting out on the bike.Today’s bit of rain has made us realise just how lucky we’ve been to have perfect riding conditions for the last few weeks, so we’re planning on making the most of what’s left.If you’re heading out, why not snap … Read more