If you have a penchant for racing against the clock you’ll probably have an unhealthy interest in wheels since fast wheels can make a big difference to clocking a quick time. Shimano’s component brand PRO has just unveiled a clincher version of its Tri-spoke carbon wheel, which offers more practicality than the previous tubular version … Read more
A Californian cyclist has tested positive for no fewer than seven substances after providing a sample at an amateur race earlier this year. Kayle LeoGrande, 40, had already served a two-year suspension for using EPO in 2007 – a conviction that paved the way for the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) pursuit of Lance Armsrong. … Read more
The Flectr Zero is, crudely, a pack of four reflective peel and seal stickers designed to replace those clunky, unsightly plastic types often supplied with new bikes. Obvious pluses include decent retro-reflective prowess, minimal weight and – theoretically – zero drag.Reckoned indestructible, these are impregnated with thousands of microprisms; these are what reflect light back when graced by … Read more
The weather was glorious, the roads were reasonably quiet, and most of us were out enjoying some Bank Holiday cycling! But now we’re a little achy and a little sad to be back at work. What better way of recovering from the heat and those post-Bank Holiday blues than with a big haul from the trusty DealCatcher?Today … Read more
Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry is among the artists and designers who have created helmets that will be auctioned off to raise funds for the brain injury charity, Headway.The helmets, not all of which it is fair to say comply with official safety requirements, will be on display at Look Mum No Hands on London’s Old Street … Read more
Chris Boardman believes his new role as Greater Manchester’s first cycling and walking commissioner can help benefit cyclists across Great Britain.The former Olympic and world champion cyclist, who was appointed to the role by Mayor Andy Burnham last month, will continue to work as British Cycling policy advisor, a position in which he has become … Read more
A man from Wythenshawe has been charged with causing the death of a cyclist by dangerous driving. Vicky Myres was hit while riding on Stockport Road in Timperley on Sunday. 26-year-old Gurparthab Ajay Singh has also been charged with failing to stop after a road traffic collision and failing to report a road traffic collision.The … Read more
Sky’s Adam Boulton really has his finger on the pulse. You probably thought that everyone in the country was 100 per cent sold on cycling, but in a Sunday Times article, he exclusively reveals that “a backlash could be stirring against cyclophilia.” Boulton, it seems, is auditioning to lead it.“At last the wheels are coming … Read more
Another year, another Eurobike. It’s the largest gathering of bike brands, big and small, and takes over the vast Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany. Every year road.cc heads to this show full of anticipation for the newest and highest tech unveilings (and consume a lot of pretzels and unidentifiable meat along the way) and while most of … Read more
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has apologised for remarks made in GQ magazine in which he shared his cycling style tips and said he feels “sorry for MAMILs,” comparing most of those who ride in full team kit to “an overweight football fan wearing the shirt of his favourite club for a pub five-a-side game.”On Twitter yesterday … Read more
