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Video: The final three climbs of Stage 19 of this year’s Tour de France
Stage 19 of the 2018 Tour de France takes in five Pyrenean climbs. The latest video from the Col Collective sees Mike Cotty take on the final three – Bordères, Soulor and the Aubisque, starting from Argelès-Gazost.The Bordères is not so well know, but at 18.4km, it is not insignificant. Its average gradient of 6% … Read more
LIKE TO WIN: bag a Cycology jersey, bib shorts and socks simply by liking a Facebook post!
In need of a new outfit for summer rides? Well we’ve got a treat for ya courtesy of Cycology… simply LIKE THE FACEBOOK POST IN THE LINK BELOW, and by doing so you’re in with the chance to win kit worth £118! Up for grabs is the Grimpeur jersey (which received high praise in our recent review), … Read more
Community order and 18-month ban for driver who killed oncoming cyclist while overtaking
Ayasha Penfold, the Kent motorist who hit and killed time trialist John Durey while driving on the wrong side of the road after overtaking two vehicles, has avoided a jail sentence. She pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, but Crown prosecutors decided against asking for a second trial when a jury was unable … Read more
Canyon adds new Campagnolo-equipped Ultimate and Endurace bikes to range
Once upon a time, Campagnolo groupsets used to be the most desirable groupset to build a new road bike with. That was ever such a long time ago though, and now it’s increasingly difficult to find new Campagnolo-equipped bikes, with Shimano clearly the dominant manufacturer at most price points in the market.So you have to … Read more
SDG Allure Women’s Ti-Rail saddle
Comfort is the most important aspect of a saddle I’d say, and happily the SDG Allure scores well on that front – although comfort is a highly personal issue, of course. It’s also a decent weight, an attractive as well as functional design, well constructed and reasonably priced to boot(y). Pros: Reasonably light, comfortable with … Read more
Bike at bedtime: Fixie Inc Betty Leeds + bonus vid
.contributor-block { display: none;}Tonight we’re going deep, deep in to the road.cc archive back to 2009 for a bike which if you’re lucky enough to own one will surely be a collector’s item in years to come, yep it’s the very beautiful Fixie Inc Betty Leeds.Fixie Inc – strapline: Cycles for heroes – blazed briefly … Read more
Just In: Genesis Bikes Volare 853 frameset – steel race bike now with disc brakes
The Volare helped put steel back in the mind of performance focused cyclists when it was introduced in 2013, being used by the Madison-Genesis pro race team in crit and road races across the UK. For 2018 it’s available with disc brakes, so we’ve got one in to put it through its paces. This is the Volare Disc … Read more
Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham aiming to set new round the world record
On June 16, the final day of Cycling UK’s Bike Week, 38-year-old Jenny Graham will launch her attempt to set a new round the world record. The current female record, set by Italian cyclist Paola Gianotti, stands at 144 days. Graham is aiming to complete her 18,000 mile journey in 110.Graham, who is part of … Read more
Chapeau Club Bibshorts
The Chapeau Club Bibshorts are very well made and comfortable, with a pad that I got along with very well and luxurious-feeling fabric. I found they could get a little hot, so I’d say they’re better for milder days than the full-on heat of summer; they’re also a bit on the pricey side. Pros: Excellent … Read more