Video: how to use your phone as a Zwift controller

If you’re using Zwift for your indoor training and you’re running it on a laptop computer, or a desktop computer hooked up to a big screen, then the chances are that it’s not easy to access all of the in-game functions while you’re riding.There’s a whole level of interaction, from choosing your direction at a … Read more

Cygolite Metro Pro 1100 USB

The Cygolite Metro Pro 1100 USB is a front light with a range of different beams and enough power that you can ride as fast as you like at night. It’s also small, light and relatively inexpensive compared with some key rivals. Pros: Powerful in higher modes, light, relatively inexpensive Cons: Fairly limited run-time at … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 63: A “Look mum, no hands” bus driver

One thing a rear-mounted action camera is useful for is capturing something that it would otherwise have been impossible for you to see while riding your bike.We can only imagine road.cc reader Adam’s shock when he reviewed the above footage and discovered that the driver of a bus behind him in Crawley had taken both … Read more

White is the new black as Team Sky unveils 2018 kit

Team Sky has unveiled its new kit for the 2018 season – and for the first time since the UCI WorldTour launched in 2010, the jerseys will be white, not black.The new colour scheme reflects that used in last year’s Tour de France, won by Chris Froome as he took his fourth overall win in … Read more

Spurcycle launch beautiful titanium multitool

Spurcycle, makers of one of the loveliest bicycle bells it’s possible to buy, has just launched a titanium multitool that looks beautifully made and almost too nice to use for its intended purpose of tightening bolts.The titanium multitool is made in the US from grade 5 titanium by Paragon Machine Works in California. It has … Read more

Donhou DSS3 cyclocross/gravel bike launched

British framebuilder Tom Donhou has launched his latest signature bike, the DSS3, a gravel and cyclocross bike that has been a year in development and features some very nice details.It has been designed to do service as either a cyclocross or gravel bike, with a choice of stock builds to suit the requirements of each … Read more

Sportful Sotto Zero Gloves

Providing excellent insulation without the bulk, these Sportful Sotto Zero Gloves will keep you warm right through the winter. When the temperature plummets, as it has done at the time of writing, these gloves keep your hands warm without fail. Pros: Warm, windproof, great fit, generous padding, touchscreen compatible Cons: Umm… For me, there’s nothing much worse … Read more

London Cycling Campaign and Ofo partner up to get the capital biking

London Cycling Campaign have paired up with the dockless bike hire company Ofo to get more Londoners on bikes – with benefits for members.LCC will be helping advise the firm on how to reach its ambition of boosting the number of journeys made in London from current levels of 2% to more than 30%.The LCC Cycling … Read more

DfT considering national code of conduct for dockless bike share firms

Government ministers are considering a national standard for dockless bike sharing.Following concerns from cities and residents that are already hosting the rent as you go schemes, in a written parliamentary answer the transport minister Jesse Norman said the Department for Transport is evaluating the need for rules and guidelines across the country.“The Department is discussing … Read more