Hallelujah! With the sun finally set to shine down on Blighty this week we’re looking forward to trying out our spring/summer kit after a winter that has very much overstayed its welcome. Here’s the pick of our test pile at the moment…Evoc Bike Travel Bag£339.00evoc (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The list of specs on Evoc’s travel bag would … Read more
Knog’s PWR light is nicely built and smart looking, with good output and a decent beam shape. The bracket works pretty well and the fact that it’s configurable is a good selling point. I’m not necessarily sold on the twisty on/off/mode button, but it’s okay. Pros: Good beam, configurable, nicely made Cons: App access needs … Read more
Is there a titanium revolution on the horizon? Titanium bikes have always commanded a hefty premium due to the simple fact the material is hard to work with, but a potential development by the British government could make titanium bikes of the future cheaper to manufacture and purchase.Scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory … Read more
Today’s submission in our Near Miss of the Day series is from road.cc reader Ricky, who experienced two extremely close passes in a matter of seconds as he rode home from work last week – with his hand getting struck by the wing-mirror as the second driver passed him.Ricky told us: “The road where it … Read more
A cyclist has told of how he was pushed into a canal in Manchester, prompting renewed speculation that there may be a serial killer at large on the waterways of the north-west city.The Sunday Times reports that when the unnamed rider tried to climb out of the water after being pushed in, his assailant kicked … Read more
Pearl Izumi’s P.R.O. Leader v4 shoes are comfortable and reasonably lightweight shoes with stiff soles and an excellent Boa dial closure system.Pros: Pretty light, Boa closure, stiff soles Cons: Some people might want more ventilationI reviewed the previous version of these shoes a couple of years ago and got on really well with them. Pearl Izumi … Read more
A cyclist from the Isle of Man taking part in the men’s road race at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday got a helping hand from a spectator, who lent him his bike following a crash so he could continue the race.Sam Brand accepted the offer, although he subsequently abandoned the event. Won by Australia’s Steele … Read more
With its bold Exploro aero gravel bike, Italian company 3T has been a big proponent of large volume tyres on 650B wheels for road and gravel. These Discus Plus C25 Pro tubeless-compatible wheels are 3T’s cheapest aluminium wheels in this wheel size. Performance is very good, with impressive reliability and easy setup and, but the … Read more
Chris Boardman and Alex Dowsett set the UCI Hour Record there, while Team GB and Paralympic GB cyclists trained at the venue ahead of dominating the track events at Beijing, London and Rio.It’s hosted the Commonwealth Games, track world championships and world cups, among other events.Now, fans – as well as cyclists who have ridden the … Read more
RCS Sport, owners of the Giro d’Italia, have launched a new Giro E edition of the race that will see five teams of two riders each undertake the 18 Italian stages of the race on Pinarello Nytro e-bikes.The race will begin in Sicily on Tuesday 8 May when Giro resumes with Stage 4 from Catania to … Read more
