So the votes have been cast and the dust has settled. And we have some winners for the road.cc Reader Awards for 2017-2018! And who won? Well, the pic above is a bit of a clue. But let’s run through all the winners. Starting with… reader-awards-mason (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Bike of the year: Mason … Read more
Velo South, a new 100-mile closed road sportive starting and finishing at GoodWood in West Sussex officially launched today at the London Bike Show today. The event takes place on the 23rd of September and over 25,000 people have already pre-registered. Entry for the 15,000 actual places on the ride opens on March 1 (next Thursday) … Read more
A woman who left a cyclist with chemical burns and physical scarring after throwing a corrosive substance over him in a road rage attack has been handed a 12-month jail sentence suspended for two years and must also complete 200 hours of unpaid work.The Hull Daily Mail reports that Deborah Tasker initially denied wrongdoing and … Read more
What does the UK have in common with Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and Romania? No, this isn’t a blog about the Eurovision song contest – at the time of writing, these are the four other European countries that don’t have a system of presumed liability to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.Following my last blog … Read more
Tailfin’s unique rack and matching panniers are ultra-light and can be fitted to pretty much any bike. It’s a pretty pricey setup, but makes a real difference if you ride with luggage a lot. Pros: Peerless stability and total absence of rattles, very light, incredibly quick and easy to fit and remove to almost any … Read more
Orbea launched its brand new Orca Aero road bike at the Tour de France last year, and we’ve finally managed to get one into the office for review. Here it is in its orangey glory, with a Shimano Ultegra mechanical groupset, one-piece Vision handlebar and DT Swiss wheels.The proudly Basque company has been making some … Read more
A Croydon cyclist who cyclist sustained a brain damage when he was involved in a collision with a car after crashing due to a pothole is suing Transport for London (TfL) for £300,000.The incident happened on a bus lane the A23 Brighton Road close to Coulsdon Town railway station (formerly Smitham station), a Red Route … Read more
The cut and sizing of the Rapha Women’s Souplesse Insulated Jacket won’t suit everyone, but there is no denying that even with its minimal weight and bulk it does an exceptional job of keeping you warm. Pros: Excellent insulation, good frontal protection from wind chill Cons: ‘Racefit’ will not suit everyone, only one colour Weighing … Read more
Shimano has announced details of new eyewear that has been added to its high-end S-Phyre range. S-Phyre, which was launched in 2016, has been limited to footwear and clothing up until now.Shimano S-Phyre eyewear 2018 – 4 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“The S-Phyre concept is based around maximising power transmission through the combination of fit, weight and … Read more
