Another week, another flurry of the latest bikes, tech and accessories tested to the max by road.cc’s team of roving reviewers. Here’s five things we’ll be giving our verdict on very soon… Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX Disc 8.0£2,999.00 Canyon Endurace WMN CF SL Disc 8.0 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) It might not have the snappiest name, … Read more
Power meters have been a part of the Tour de France landscape for years, but whereas just a couple of brands used to dominate the peloton, these days a whole lot of different models are used by the pros. Here are some that we’ve spotted in this year’s race.The Dimension Data team uses Rotor’s 2INpower … Read more
The Hill & Ellis Professor is a beautifully made satchel you can attach to your rack, and it performs as well off the bike as it does on.Confession. I’m one of those normal people who cycles (mainly) in normal clothes.Another confession. I’ve been looking for the perfect bag for cycling for years, and I may … Read more
A Bristol woman revealed how she ‘stole’ her own bike back from a man who was attempting to sell it on Facebook, despite police advising her not to attempt to retrieve it.The Cube Axial bike belonging to Jenni Morton-Humphreys was stolen on Sunday 9 April outside the Watershed multi-arts venue in the centre of Bristol, … Read more
The video captures what the bike’s intended uses are: namely road, gravel and muddy trail adventures.Although off-road and gravel is where the Tripster, with its sturdy fat tubes and 40mm tyres, will really come into its own, it goes without saying that the bike looks more than suitable for commutes too. The video shows the sort of riding … Read more
Lotto-Soudal cyclist Tim Wellens yesterday abandoned the Tour de France after declining to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption on the grounds that he does not want his reputation to be questioned.The 26-year-old has reportedly been suffering from a heat allergy that has manifested itself through red spots appearing on his skin, and according to Het Nieuwsblad … Read more
Specialized launched the completely redesigned Tarmac at the 2017 Tour de France, and we were able to chat with one of the people responsible for the new bike, aerodynamics expert Chris Yu before the race got underway.You can read the full story of the new Specialized Tarmac, which drops 200g and adds aero and comfort features, … Read more
A former chief executive of British Cycling has warned that the governing body could lose millions of pounds in funding if members vote against proposed reforms to its governance next weekend – and says he doubts the changes will get the required 75 per cent backing.The changes need to be made to comply with the … Read more
The Altura Peloton 2 jersey is a good mid-range addition to the wardrobe of cyclists with an eye for style. Its technical fabric feels smooth to the skin, and with a more relaxed fit than many it’s very comfortable, especially when paired with a quality baselayer. It would be a good pick for those entering the sport.Being made from a … Read more
Hundreds of cyclists rode in procession to the funeral on Saturday of Gavin Moore, a committee member of North Down Cycling Club who was killed last Tuesday.Eight cyclists flanked the hearse carrying Mr Moore’s body while around 300 others – many in the club’s pink and black kit – followed behind. Video of the riders … Read more
