With the seasons a changin’ the road.cc review squad have received their first helping of lights and autumnal gear, alongside our usual selection of kit and components that we test to the max in all weathers. Here is a brief introduction to products that we’ll be reviewing in full over the next few weeks… Overade Plix FIT … Read more
The Pro Gel bib shorts from Manchester brand Lusso offer decent comfort which is good for rides of several hours, with goes-with-anything black styling and a competitive price tag.Italian name notwithstanding, Lusso is based in the north of the UK and – unusually – does all of its manufacture here in the UK too. The … Read more
Two people have appeared in court in connection with the death of Chris Boardman’s mother.Carol Boardman, who was 75, was cycling in Connah’s Quay, in North Wales, on 16 July last year when the fatal collision with a Mitsubishi Warrior occurred.Liam Rosney, 31, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court in Flintshire charged with causing death by … Read more
Italy’s national cycling team coach, Davide Cassani, has said that he was to blame for the illegal tow that saw Gianni Moscon disqualified from yesterday’s men’s elite road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Bergen.Moscon, aged 23, was captured on camera taking an extended tow from the Italian team car as he tried … Read more
Last week Andrew Adonis, Former Transport Secretary and Chair of the Infrastructure Commission, asked whether cyclists should be allowed to use the carriageway where bike lanes exist.The comments came as he retweeted an article, titled “London cycling campaigners must learn from the Charlie Alliston case”, published on the website of former Guardian columnist, Dave Hill, … Read more
Hunt has revealed its new Carbon Wide Aero rim brake wheels in 36mm and 50mm depths. They’re wide – with a 27mm external width and a 21mm internal width, intended to support wider tyres, and you can run them tubeless.Hunt’s Tom Marchment came in recently to explain why he thinks you should buy a set, … Read more
Luis Herrera, arguably Colombia’s greatest ever cyclist, has revealed he has skin cancer and says the disease is due to the long days spent pedalling under the sun during his riding career.The 1987 Vuelta a Espana champion, aged 56, made the revelation to the YouTube-based programme Testigo Directo [Direct Witness] in an episode entitled Pedaleando contra … Read more
Wiggle’s own clothing brand dhb are celebrating the release of their brand new road shoes by offering five lucky road.cc readers the chance to win a pair on our Facebook competition – all you have to do is like the post in this link here and like dhb’s Facebook page! dhb launches brand new range of shoesThe new shoes … Read more
Up to nine million drivers could still be habitually using their phones at the wheel, despite tougher penalties, according to the RAC. In a survey of more than 1,700 people 26% who knew about increased penalties, which were introduced in March, admitted they still use their phone while driving. Extrapolated to the general population this, the … Read more
If you were watching the men’s elite race at the UCI Road World Championships yesterday, you’ll have been one of the millions of TV viewers worldwide who were left frustrated when the TV feed disappeared with just 4 kilometres remaining – but now, footage posted online that was shot from a helicopter shows you what … Read more
