An American tourist who killed a British cyclist earlier this month while driving on Menorca while under the influence of drinks and drugs has avoided jail.Philip Rasmussen, aged 47 and from Cardigan in Wales, was killed on Easter Sunday when he was struck from behind by 25-year-old Bryan Leeds on a road between Sant Lluis … Read more
BikeLive is heading to Cannock Chase this Saturday, and we’re pleased to announce the full list of bikes and accessories that will be on site for you to test out over the day! The Weather Gods appear to be well and truly on our side if the forecasts are to be believed, so expect a sunny morning/afternoon and plenty of … Read more
A cyclist stranded on a beach in Conwall as the tide came in was winched to safety by the crew of a search and rescue helicopter.The dramatic incident happened yesterday afternoon near Port5howan in the north of the county.The Falmouth Coastguard helicopter was scrambled after members of the St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue team, who … Read more
And after randomly picking a winner, we are pleased to announce that we have a winner. Step forward……Jon Coles! PEdALED will be in touch to arrange your kit delivery.If you didn’t win, (and chances are you didn’t!) watch out for another competition coming soon. Our good friends at PEdALED have a new Spring/Summer kit out. The range is … Read more
There’s nothing we like more than a custom painted pro bike here at road.cc It’s a chance for designers to let their hair down and get creative, and we’ve seen some bonkers and beautiful designs over the years, and this latest one by Argon 18 for Astana rider Miguel “Superman” Ángel López is definitely one of the … Read more
Most of the big bike manufacturers have launched at least one new or redesigned road bike for 2018, and here are 10 of them. Check out 20 of the hottest 2018 road bikes, part 1 from last week, featuring Specialized, Trek, Giant and more.Lots of the new releases are disc brake bikes, as brands scramble to introduce … Read more
Miche’s Race AXY DX Wide Profile Disc Wheels are solid all-rounders that are great for general riding, winter training and even a bit of the rough stuff like bridleways or gravel tracks thanks to their robust build. At over two kilos they are a bit on the porky side, and they’re a bit more expensive … Read more
UK Sport has said that it will not ask for Team Sky and British Cycling to help pay for the cost of the UK Anti-doping (UKAD) investigation regarding the Jiffy Bag containing medicine for Sir Bradley Wiggins.In November, the investigation concluded that neither the governing body nor the UCI WorldTour outfit would face charges since … Read more
Mavic signalled its intent to steal a bit of the growing gravel and adventure market with the launch of its Ksyrium Pro Disc All Road wheels back in 2015, for rides that start on the road and finish on dirt and cobbles, and this week it has launched a new range of wheels and tyres … Read more
A new advertising campaign for a leading brand of Cognac is a tribute to a pioneer not only of track and road cycling but also of African-American sport.The spot for LVMH-owned Hennessy is inspired by Marshall Walter Taylor, known as Major Taylor, who turned professional in 1896 at the age of 18 and would go … Read more
