Chris Froome (Team Sky) started stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia 3m22s behind. He finished it 40s ahead following an audacious and successful solo attack with 80km and near enough three climbs to go.The 185km stage from Venaria Reale to Bardonecchia brought the Cima Coppi, the Giro’s highest climb, in the form of the Colle … Read more
2XU’s Women’s Sub Cycle Jersey is bright, breathable and very comfy – it’s perfect for summer riding. If you are not a fan of race-fit kit it might well be for you, provided the single colour choice and rather high price tag don’t turn you off. Pros: Construction quality, bright design, casual cut, breathable Aero … Read more
Today’s near miss is a frightening left hook from a Stagecoach bus which was captured by a cyclist’s rear-facing bike camera.The incident occurred at the junction of Salter Street and Westferry Way in London at about 5.40pm yesterday.Mark has contacted Stagecoach about the incident, saying: “Your employee performs a deliberate and dangerous ‘left hook’, trapping … Read more
Startup brand reTyre is offering tyres that can be adapted for different surfaces and conditions with the addition of a surface “skin” that zips into place.Well, it’s certainly an interesting idea.“After thee years of development, we at reTyre are now ready to launch the world’s first modular tyre system where you can change the surface … Read more
It’s always tricky for a car manufacturer to pull off a cycle safety campaign and Ford doesn’t seem to have got off to a tremendous start with its Share the Road campaign.Ford says it is trying “to encourage a spirit of understanding and respect between every road user, whether they’re travelling on four wheels or … Read more
Conservative MP Julian Lewis says that cyclists are putting pedestrians at risk “because they can’t be bothered to fit a bell.” The New Forest East MP says all cyclists should be obliged to have one fitted. (The road.cc ‘stay awesome’ bell is a tenner, by the way.)Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Lewis – … Read more
Updated May 25 2018 The Trek Emonda SL 5 is a lively and agile road bike with an excellent frameset and a solid component spec. It provides very good value for money. Pros: Fast reacting, comfortable, great ride feel Cons: Not aero, wheel issue on our review bike I’m lucky enough to try out a lot … Read more
Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) leads the Giro d’Italia by just 28 seconds after finally showing weakness on the first of three consecutive summit finishes. The 196km stage from Abbiategrasso to Prato Nevoso featured a long flat start and then a summit finish. The breakaway managed to stay away and 24-year-old German rider Maximillian Schachmann (Quick-Step Floors) … Read more
