The inventor of a cycle helmet that he claims is the first to not only provide protection for the head but also actively cools the brain is seeking funding for the product on Kickstarter.Launching the campaign on the crowdfunding platform yesterday, CoolHead founder Sergejs Zelinskis said: “I’ve faced many race and training days alike when … Read more
A cyclist from Surrey has ridden through 13 countries in seven days to set a new Guinness World Record.David Haywood, a 22-year-old Great Britain Age Group triathlete, undertook the challenge last autumn partly for pre-season training and partly as “an adventure.”His near-1,100-mile ride, which he undertook between 12 and 18 October, was supported by his … Read more
Winter is well and truly here, and aiming to protect you from the elements without the need for bulky layers is the Santini Women’s Beta Winter Windstopper Jacket. It does an okay job, but doesn’t quite live up to Santini’s big claims. Pros: Lightweight, comfortable, attractive, weatherproof Cons: Not as warm as claimed, lacking a … Read more
The latest video in our Near Miss of the Day feature highlights something we see again and again in the footage our readers submit.And that’s the fact that their lives are put in danger by thoughtless motorists all for the sake of the driver saving a couple of seconds, as is the case in this … Read more
The Pinnacle Arkose 3 is a great option if you’re looking for a versatile aluminium adventure, commuter or winter bike (or indeed all three at once) that is well specced for the price. Pros: Versatile, huge tyre clearance, decent spec for the price Cons: Some messy welding, QR at the back/thru-axle up front Pinnacle has … Read more
We review loads of clothing on road.cc over the course of a year, and here’s the very best of it covering everything from base layers to waterproof jackets, summer mitts to winter tights. We’re also including shoes here because… well, they’re near enough.How did we arrive at this selection? We only considered products that had … Read more
British brand Orro has unveiled a new disc brake-specific aero bike called the Venturi that’s optimised for 28mm wide tyres.The Venturi is made using Sigmatex spread tow carbon, a feature of the Orro Gold STC that we reviewed here on road.cc. The idea is that this reduces weight and increases stiffness.Check out our review of … Read more
