The Craft Monument Bib Shorts are a great pair of cycling shorts with a comfortable pad, strong grippers and plenty of stretch in the fabric to allow unrestricted movement. Pros: Well made, comfortable pad, strong grippers Cons: More flatlock stitching would be good… The shorts are designed to go with the Monument range of jerseys and caps that … Read more
Westminster Council has being accused of putting political motivations ahead of people’s safety after it emerged that it is seeking a judicial review of works being undertaken for Cycle Superhighway 11 (CS11) at Swiss Cottage in the neighbouring London Borough of Camden, a route that is proposed to run into the West End.News of the … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the driver of a Co-op delivery lorry making an early morning close pass on a cyclist when there was no other traffic around.Not only did the absence of other vehicles make the close pass unnecessary but the driver also made it at a … Read more
With a loose fit and breathable fabric, the Rapha Technical T-Shirt is a good choice for long rides, touring, gravel and adventure exploits, bikepacking and even commuting. Pros: Comfortable, loose-fitting, quick drying, relaxed styling Cons: No pockets, but that’s sort of the point Rapha launched the Technical T-Shirt as part of its new Explore range, which … Read more
First published 20 December 2017Compared with the previous version, the new Cannondale Synapse is smoother, more comfortable, lighter and stiffer – and one of the best endurance bikes on the market right now. Pros: Lighter, better handling, stiffer and more comfortable than the previous bike Cons: Expensive in this build, not class-leading bump absorption The … Read more
While the sun hasn’t exactly been shining this weekend, we’re set for plenty more warm weather this week which means plenty more time out testing warm weather gear for road.cc’s reviewers. Here’s our pick of the test pile at the moment… Giant Elevate bib shorts£124.99giantelevatebibshorts-side (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)These bibs from the usually budget-conscious Giant don’t … Read more
The horse rider who filmed the moment she was hit by a competitor in yesterday’s Windsor Triathlon who undertook her at speed during the cycling leg of the event has said that police are investigating the incident.The footage, shot by Facebook user Jennifer Katherine, has been viewed more than 3.8 million times on the social … Read more
The Funkier Isparo Gents Elite Short Sleeve Jersey is a well-priced aero design with a performance fit. Its mesh construction means it’s a good choice on hot days. Pros: Strong breathability, aero fit, comfortable Cons: Gripper doesn’t always keep it in place The Isparo is designed to be a close-fitting and well-ventilated jersey that can … Read more
20 cyclists taking part in a provincial championship race in Belgium yesterday were injured when they crashed into a car whose driver was making a u-turn. Three remain in hospital, one in intensive care with a head injury.The crash happened in Wasmes on the outskirts of Colfontaine in the province of Hainault, close to the … Read more
