Steve Cummings of Dimension Data is likely to head to the Tour de France this week as British national champion on the road and in the time trial after sealing a rare double on the Isle of Man today.The 36-year-old took the time trial title on Thursday, breaking an eight-year domination of the event by … Read more
Ribble’s R872 is a really solid package for anyone wanting to ride quickly without handing over life-changing sums of money. This Shimano Ultegra Di2 build just sneaks over the £2,000 mark and for that you’re getting a very responsive frame and fork, excellent groupset, decent finishing kit and some okay wheels. The R872 handles really … Read more
Any close pass is unnerving for the cyclist concerned, but such incidents are particularly shocking when a large vehicle such as a bus or lorry is involved, such as this one filmed on the B4115 in Warwickshire in February by road.cc reader James Johnston. James flagged up the video to us as part of our Near Miss of … Read more
Lizzie Deignan has won the British national road championship for the fourth time. The Boels-Dolmans rider, a previous winner in 2011, 2013 and 2015, beat Team WNT’s Katie Archibald and last year’s winner, Hannah Barnes of Canyon-SRAM, to claim the national champion’s jersey on the Isle of Man today.Elinor Barker of Matrix Pro Cycling, who had launched a … Read more
Some professional cyclists turn to writing after they have finished cycling competitively – perhaps to produce an autobiography or a ‘drugs exposé’. Others, such as Phil Gaimon, manage to write while still competing: his second book, Ask a Pro is a collection of the columns that he wrote for VeloNews magazine for about seven years … Read more
The Welsh pro cyclist Geraint Thomas has spoken about his mental and physical recovery since his Giro d’Italia crash six weeks ago, saying he was disappointed not to be able to finish.He was involved in a crash with a police bike and dislocated his shoulder.He told the BBC: “Where I dislocated my shoulder, a bit … Read more
Cyclists are being warned that there are privacy, safety and public clutter problems to be resolved before the launch of Sydney’s first dockless bike-sharing service next month.Reddy Go, founded by Sydney resident Donald Tang, will start in Sydney from July, whereas Singaporean company Obike launched in Melbourne last week.The services, which have been supremely popular … Read more
Baggy overshorts are not that common in road cycling, but Sportful reckons there’s a market for them with its new adventure and gravel-fuelled Giara range of understated clothing. These Giara Over Shorts are comfortable and provide an extra layer of defence against trail muck and bad weather.You’re likely to encounter plenty of mud and water … Read more
Leicestershire Police will next month launch their own version of the close-pass operation first run by West Midlands Police. Undercover cycling officers equipped with body-worn cameras will film motorists who fail to allow enough space when overtaking and the culprits will be flagged down by colleagues.The force had suggested it would be undertaking such an … Read more
The Chapeau! Club Jersey brings together great styling, fit and performance into one reasonably priced package, although it would be nice to have a zip pocket and silicone gripper.The Club is Chapeau!’s lightweight jersey offering, designed for hot weather rides but also incorporating some aero elements.> Buy this online hereAs with all hot weather clothing, … Read more
