An Italian study has taken a look at “the role of conspicuity in preventing bicycle–motorized vehicle collisions.” Put another way, researchers looked at whether legislation demanding that cyclists wear high-vis had any impact on safety. They found that it did not.BikeBiz reports that data on the monthly number of vehicles involved in road crashes during … Read more
Zwift has unveiled a new Alpine-style climb for users who are Level 12 and above. The 12km Alpe du Zwift segment is part of the Watopia Island course and is accessed via the Mayan Jungle.The climb is modelled on Alpe d’Huez but with a Zwift twist. Averaging 8.5% it delivers 21 hairpins and 1,036m of … Read more
It might be British Summer Time but it’s still chilly enough to have to wrap up warm on a bike ride, and Sportful’s Giara Warm Long Sleeve Jersey is a great choice, providing excellent warmth along with great fit and style. It’s a bit expensive, but can be found discounted online.Pros: Warm, comfortable, good fit, … Read more
The Austin, Texas bike shop Mellow Johnny’s owned by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has dropped cycling brands owned by one of the biggest firearms manufacturers in the United States.As we reported on road.cc last month, a boycott was launched by cyclists in the US of brands including Bell, Giro and Camelbak that are owned by … Read more
I love peanut butter, and it seems to be fashionable right now, and these new OTE Milk Chocolate Peanut Protein Bars satisfy the taste buds with a great flavour and nice hit of recovery thanks to 22g of protein per bar. Pros: Tasty, easy to digest Cons: Not cheap if used regularly Testing any sort … Read more
The unofficial version of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race is currently taking place in Australia – and it looks as though the first riders will reach the finish at Sydney Opera House on Saturday 31 March, the anniversary of the death of British ultra-cyclist MIke Hall during last year’s event.Organisers Dragon Face Pty Ltd had … Read more
Easton is keen to be seen as top contender in the aftermarket wheel market and has today launched the EC90 Aero85 Disc, a new wheelset that combines a tubeless-ready 85mm carbon fibre rim with disc brake hubs.The new wheels join the small but growing number of very deep section aero wheels designed for the new … Read more
Marseille could host the start of next year’s 102nd edition of the Giro d’Italia, according to a report in La Provence, which is based in the city.According to the newspaper, the roots of the idea can be traced back to the first edition of the Tour de la Provence which finished with a sprint won … Read more
The TrackStand, a light folding stand that props the bike up by the rear triangle, is once again seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter after initially failing to reach its target back in 2016.Since it was first launched, the TrackStand has been used around the world at cycling and triathlon events by pro teams, and due to continued high … Read more
