The Pearl Izumi Pro Escape bib shorts have lots of up-to-date features and offer a good fit. It’s a pity that, for me, the pad wasn’t more comfortable over the longer ride; of course, they might suit you better.Like the Pro Escape Short Sleeve Jersey I was testing alongside the shorts, the Pro Escape bibs … Read more
A campaign has been launched to save an iconic cycling and walking bridge in Peterborough after it emerged that the council plans to scrap it, sparking fears over the safety of people on foot and on bikes.Almost 5,000 people have so far signed a petition to save the Rhubarb Bridge, which provides a safe passage … Read more
Wattbike has introduced an interesting new feature called the Pedalling Effecitveness Score that gives you a real-time visual measure of your pedal stroke, allowing you to adjust your technique as you ride.Wattbike indoor bike trainers already have a Polar View feature that gives you a visual profile of the force you apply while pedalling. The … Read more
A CCTV camera has captured the moment a cyclist in Newcastle-upon-Tyne faceplanted into the back of a van.Video of the painful encounter was posted to Facebook yesterday by Georgina Taylor with no comment other than three laughing emojis.According to the datestamp on the video, the incident happened on the afternoon of last Thursday 10 August.The driver of the … Read more
The Craft Verve Glow is a decent performer for those who like a more relaxed fit when on the bike. It’s in its element at this time of year, as the nights are beginning to draw in, with a plethora of reflective detailing but also various materials to help breathability while the temperature is still warm.The … Read more
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt is at the centre of a row over a £44,000 shower room and toilet in the Department of Health’s new headquarters, which The Sun claims is for his personal use but the politician insists is available to any member of staff who cycles to the office in Victoria.According to the newspaper, … Read more
Another week, another eclectic selection of cycling garb, gadgets and accessories finding their way to road.cc’s HQ. Here’s the pick of what we’ve been reviewing recently… Polar M460£199.50Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The M460 is the latest computer in Polar’s range. Weighing in at just 50g, 14mm thick and 34x34mm screen size, the M460 is the … Read more
Is there something in the air in Colorado? That’s the only conclusion we can draw after the appearance of not one but two videos featuring pros dancing their way through their warm-up routines at the Colorado Classic, which finished yesterday.First up is 22-year-old American rider Justin Oien of the Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team, who finished … Read more
The cyclocross season is, for some, looming large on the calendar and just in time for anyone thinking of buying a new cyclocross race bike, Canyon has just launched the brand new Inflite CF SLX. The new bike is designed to meet the needs of fast cyclocross racing with mountain bike-inspired geometry, huge mud clearance and a carbon frame … Read more
Smith’s Overtake MIPS aero helmet offers lots of adjustability and looks distinctive, and although you don’t get as much air flowing to your head as you do with many other helmets out there, it’s comfortable too.The Overtake looks so unusual – the white version has a certain stormtrooper chic about it – because of what … Read more
