It’s been three years since Garmin launched its range-topping Edge 1000 GPS computer and discussion on the road.cc forum has already turned to when its replacement will be launched.We’ve no idea when Garmin plans to launch the Edge 1000 replacement, rumoured by some web forums to be called the 1030, but the company’s recent acquisition … Read more
Chris Froome wrapped up his fourth Tour de France victory in one of the closest races we’ve seen in a long time. Froome’s victory was unusual in that he won the race without winning a stage, but which bikes have won the 21 stages of the race? Here’s the complete list of stage winning bikes.Of course, … Read more
Pinarello has unveiled the new X-Light version of its Dogma F10, as ridden by members of Team Sky in the Tour de France, which is 60g lighter than the standard model.Pinarello says that the stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency of the Dogma F10 X-Light are the same as those of the existing Dogma F10 but that the … Read more
I think the riding across Europe is going to be the easy bit.For the last I don’t know how long there’s been a dull undercurrent of fear, panic and restlessness. It’s that pre-big-exam dread combined with the giddy stomach waltzer of falling in love. A feeling that’s a sticky apprehension churned together with an itching … Read more
Chris Froome of Team Sky has won the Tour de France for the fourth time in five years, with Dylan Groenewegen of LottoNL-Jumbo winning the final day’s stage as the race concluded, as usual, with a sprint on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris.It was a finale, however, that was missing many of the riders … Read more
Aero performance meets disc brake stopping power with Cervélo’s S3 Disc. If you want an aerodynamic road bike with disc brakes, you now have a few options to choose from, a significant increase from just a few years ago. The Cervélo S3 Disc is a fast choice: it has an insatiable appetite for speed and … Read more
Sir Dave Brailsford has apologised to a reporter for a four-letter tirade on Monday’s second rest day at the Tour de France in which he accused the journalist of “writing shit about me” and told him to “stick it up your arse.”The Team Sky principal made his comments as riders including race leader Chris Froome … Read more
Simon Yates will this afternoon ride into Paris in the white jersey as best young rider at the Tour de France, emulating the achievement of twin brother and Orica-Scott team mate Adam 12 months ago – and he’ll do so on a special edition ‘ying-yang’ Scott Addict RC prepared by the Australian WorldTour outfits bike … Read more
It seems only fitting that we review a book about Miguel Indurain just as Chris Froome closes in on some of the records that he set at the Tour de France. Indurain – Relentless, by Alasdair Fotheringham, may be one of the best books about the Spanish rider so far, but it is not as … Read more
A cyclist who complained about the resurfacing of the Scottish National Cycle Network has won an apology from the Forestry Commission for the work.Donald Baddon, 55, from Broughty Ferry, said the NCN Route 1 between Tayport and Tentsmuir was now comprised of large stones, which made his route “treacherous”.He told the Evening Telegraph: “My wife … Read more
