*This article has been updated with a response from GWR’s Media Relations Manager.Is a train manufacturer making life difficult for cyclists in the south west of England and Wales by preventing rail operating company GWR from putting cycle stickers on the outside of carriages where bikes can be stowed? That’s what one road.cc reader says he was … Read more
The ‘new and improved’ Primal Icon Helix 2.0 Bibs are a step up and in the right direction for the American brand. The main upgrades to the leg bands and chamois stitching make for a comfortable fit, even over long summer rides. Pros: Great fabric comfort and fit around the leg bands Cons: The price … Read more
Hello again and welcome to this second instalment of my blog as I build towards the Velo South Sportive. If you missed the first one then you can find that here.It’s been a month since I received my Sportive Racing from the people at Ribble and started on training with an actual goal in mind. I have … Read more
Somehow we missed this eye-catching story in the Bristol Post last month. Roger Boyd recently cycled 19,000 miles around the world – while stoned. “There are no limits to my daily amounts – of weed or distance,” he observed. The Bristolian describes himself as “some kind of bike-riding stoner evangelist on a mission to challenge … Read more
A flexible kerb space idea that would allow a road’s use to be altered over the course of a day has received £30,000 of funding and could receive a further £50,000 if it wins the National Infrastructure Commission’s Roads for the Future competition. BikeBiz reports that design firm Arup’s ‘FlexKerbs’ would adjust throughout the day … Read more
Judging by the kit coming through for testing, UK brand Lusso is revamping a lot of its range, especially those for use in changeable weather conditions, and the Version 2 Repel Corsa Short Sleeve Jersey is one of them. It’s a jersey that is ideal for the spring or autumn months thanks to both its resistance to … Read more
Anyone who got married in Windsor last weekend must have been very glad they hadn’t planned their big day for the Saturday before, when it was absolutely pelting it down from about midday. Toe covers probably wouldn’t have kept the bride’s feet particularly dry or warm, but they would have been handy to have on … Read more
Barring mishap over the next four days, Elia Viviani should confirm his victory in the points competition at the 101st edition of the Giro d’Italia in Rome on Sunday after winning his fourth stage of this year’s race in Iseo this afternoon. There is no change at the top of the overall standings, with Simon … Read more
