The government has said that it will not criminalise doping after a two-year review concluded the UK ‘has an appropriate regulatory framework to tackle doping’.Doping is now a criminal offence in Australia, France and Italy, but sports minister Tracey Crouch believes similar legislation would not help the fight in the UK.The report involved interviews with … Read more
One of the world’s oldest velodromes reopens today following £600,000 worth of improvement work. The 405-metre Carmarthen Velodrome has had the 232 concrete panels that comprise its track replaced as part of a wider strategy to make Carmarthenshire a major centre for cycling. Carmarthen Velodrome was opened on Easter Monday in 1900 and will today … Read more
The Cygolite Dash Pro 600 USB is a small but powerful front lamp with several lighting modes. Some of these are really good for being seen around town, whether it is day or night. It’s also useable on short sections of unlit paths thanks to its 600-lumen boost mode. Overall, this is a decent choice … Read more
The brand that brought us the one-size bib shorts, a jersey that prevents tan lines and a thermal onesie have released their latest unique take on cycle clothing with their COMP10 line. Review: Ekoi Thermal Aerocomp suit 10 of the best winter cycling jerseysEkoi say the new gear will “beat the winter blues” and is available in a choice … Read more
‘How close is too close?’ asked last night’s Inside Out South. The segment, which looked at factors influencing the number of close passes and near misses involving cyclists, is available to watch via the BBC iPlayer.The programme spoke to club cyclists about their experiences and also sought out insight from Dr Rachel Aldred, who launched … Read more
David Lappartient believes that pro riders’ radio earpieces leave cycling vulnerable to race fixing. The new UCI president has also expressed his distaste for power meters, saying that they made racing “sterile”.“Sports betting is like an iceberg,” Lappartient told Het Laatste Nieuws. “Ninety percent of the bets are illegal and happen below the waterline.“That’s how … Read more
A host of international cycling heroes including Olympic and world champions will be facing off for one of the most prestigious track cycling events on the calendar. With UK cycling fans renowned for raising the roof for Team GB on the velodrome, an electrifying atmosphere is guaranteed and this isn’t an event to be missed… so luckily for road.cc readers, … Read more
Sports Direct, the stack-it-high-and-sell-it-cheap chain controlled by Mike Ashley, has made a major move into the higher end of the cycling market with the acquisition of Yeovil-based retailer TRI UK. Cycling Industry News reported on Sunday that Sports Direct International plc, acting through its subsidiary Sportsdirect.com Retail, had acquired the entire share capital of the tri-sports … Read more
It’s that time of year again (sigh) when mudguards make an awful lot of sense, but not all bikes will accept them and some are just damn fiddly to install. The Quickguard, currently seeking Kickstarter funding, looks like a useful solution for those people that can’t fit proper full-length ‘guards or just want something that … Read more
The competition has now closed so please don’t enter!The winner has been chosen, please step forward Stuart Howard-Cofield.Congratulations Stuart, C3 Products, Sportful’s UK distributor will be in contact shortly by email. We’ve teamed up with our very good friends at C3 Products, the UK distributor of Sportful. You might have seen our story on their latest autumn … Read more
