The Ashmei KoM is a stylish, well-made merino jersey with some neat features and excellent attention to detail.The KoM is made mostly (65%) from merino wool with polyester making up the balance. Pure merino can make good base layers but adding a synthetic fibre increases the toughness and durability for outer garments.> Find your nearest … Read more
Operation Cadence, a Northumbria Police scheme which invited the submission of helmet cam footage, appears to have been shelved within weeks of its launch. Those attempting to submit footage since are reported to have received only an automated message proclaiming it to have been a ‘success’. “We don’t have to be at the scene to … Read more
Two men have denied causing the death of Robert Idris Llewellyn by dangerous driving. Llewellyn, known as Bob, was killed on the B5109 at Trefor, near Holyhead on Anglesey, following a collision with a Ford Transit van in April 2016.The Daily Post reports that Tomos Rhys Wheldon Williams, 32, and Kevin Graham Woods, 62, have … Read more
The Fabric Insulated Cageless Water Bottle is an innovative design that keeps your drinks cool or warm, but there are a couple of frustrating issues with the attachment system.Rather than using a traditional cage, the bottle is held against the frame on two knobs that screw into the same holes used for a traditional cage. … Read more
Four cyclists who suffered serious injuries after riding over the same pothole are seeking other victims as they take action against the local council.All four men were riding on the Gnosall to Norbury Junction Road, near Stafford when they hit the damaged tarmac, which has now been repaired.They are calling for other cyclists to get … Read more
Jurors are hearing a case in which a cycle courier was left thinking he was ‘going to die’ after a female motorist chased him in her car and forced him to hit a tree, a court has heard.Damien Doughty, 37, started an argument with Justine Henshaw-Bryan, 24 when he spotted her using her phone behind … Read more
With any luck this #mycyclingweekend will buck the trend of the last week or so. Hopefully the sun will be out. If the sun is out, the game will be on.The best photo of a bespectacled cyclist wins! “Win what?” We hear you ask.Well, if we did road.cc cycling glasses we’d offer you a pair of … Read more
Bora-Hansgrohe rider Lukas Pöstlberger has taken a surprise win in the opening stage of the 100th Giro d’Italia on Sardinia.The 206km stage from Alghero to Olbia seemed to be heading for a bunch sprint until the Austrian launched his late attack.Caleb Ewan of Orica-Scott was second, with Lotto-Soudal’s Andre Greipel third.Afterwards, Pöstlberger said: “It’s a surprise! I knew … Read more
Cause for rejoicing among those who have always believed in the accelerative power of colourful language. Sky News reports on a recent study that has found that repeating profanities while cycling boosts performance.Dr Richard Stephens has taken a keen interest in swearing ever since his wife gave birth to their second child.She apparently produced “a … Read more
London-based cycle clothing brand Vulpine has entered administration. The news was confirmed in an email send this afternoon by its founder, Nick Hussey, to investors in the business.He wrote: It is with intense sadness that I have to inform you that Vulpine is insolvent, and I have had to take the extremely difficult but essential … Read more
