The Shimano Tokyo 23 urban daypack is a really useful utilitarian rucksack that can fit in a huge amount while being comfortable on your back. It’s a bit pricey, but includes some strong features. Pros: Good waterproofing, loads of storage, hardwearing Cons: Expensive As the name suggests, the Tokyo 23 has a 23 litre main compartment, … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day series shows the same motorist making two close passes on a cyclist in the space of two minutes.It happened in the Little Stoke area of Bristol to road.cc reader Richard, who told us:: “The same driver passes me dangerously close twice in two minutes, with a … Read more
Chris Froome insists there is “no question” over the validity of his victory in the Giro d’Italia, which finished in Rome yesterday.The Team Sky rider, who moved into the overall lead with a stunning solo ride from 80 kilometres out on Friday Stage 19, is the first British rider to win the Italian race. He also … Read more
Craft has always managed to deliver decent products at a good price, but with the Monument Giro di Lombardia jersey it’s gone a little bit further: an excellent product at a good price. Pros: Breathable fabric keeps you dry and cool, flattering fit Cons: Side pockets a little narrow Craft’s Monument range, which includes caps, … Read more
After making quite a re-entrance back into the cycling world with the release of three road clincher tyres last year, Pirelli have now added a tubeless-ready option to their line-up, the Cinturato Velo. I was lucky/jammy enough to nip over to the launch in Tuscany to find out more about the new tyres, and give them a … Read more
At the end of a week when the cyclist counter on the Embankment ticked over the half million-mark less than four months after it was installed, here’s more evidence of the rise of cycle commuting in London; the owners of an office block in the heart of the City are ditching 16 car parking spaces … Read more
Chris Froome has become just the third rider in history to hold the title of champion of each of cycling’s three Grand Tours at the same time, sealing his victory in the 101st edition of the Giro d’Italia in Rome this afternoon, with the 21st and concluding stage won by Sam Bennett.This afternoon’s 114-kilometre stage … Read more
British Cycling has announced a new partnership with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) which the two organisations say will “shape the fight against doping in the sport” and restore public faith in cycling.The initiative has been drawn up by their respective chairs, Frank Slevin of British Cycling and UKAD’s Trevor Pearce, both of whom took office earlier … Read more
The Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Allroad isn’t a bad all-round package, with a comfortable ride on or off the road and stable handling, but it’s a heavy frame, let down by poor brakes and some cheap components when compared against the competition. Pros: Stiff yet comfortable ride, impressive tyres Cons: Heavy, poor brake performance Bianchi’s … Read more
Today’s video in our Near Miss of the Day Series provides a strong case for banning lorries from city centres , with a cyclist forced onto the pavement to avoid the HGV as its driver turned right onto a street in central London.It happened to road.cc reader Henry on Great Peter Street in Westminster – … Read more
