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Fizik’s new aero helmet, complete with ‘rear spoiler’ — plus fresh Castelli performance gear and new stuff from Boardman, Santini + Sportful

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWith a range of the latest summer cycling gear in for review, this week’s Five Cool Things focuses on cycling clothing and helmets. Highlights include Fizik’s new helmet featuring a ‘rear spoiler’, Castelli’s white bib shorts designed to reduce drag, Santini’s packable waterproof vest, and affordable … Read more

British cyclist dies during Mallorca 312 event

The UK cycling community has paid tribute to Phil Williams, the British rider who died in an incident at the Mallorca 312 Gran Fondo on Saturday.Williams’ club Liverpool Braveheart BC said he would be “deeply missed” and was “an exceptional bike rider and a wonderful person too”. Riding for Team Bottrill, in 2022 he won the RTTC National 25-mile Road … Read more

What’s going on here, then? Winspace launches new T1600 aero road bike with extraordinary seatstay vents

China’s Winspace is launching a new T1600 aero road bike that features D-shaped vents at the top of the seatstays that are designed to help reduce turbulence and optimise aerodynamic performance. It’s certainly an eye-catching design. The T1600 has so far been launched only in the Chinese market, with a worldwide launch planned for the end of … Read more

How to store your bike indoors: tips from road.cc staff and readers on the best solutions for secure home bike storage

It’s Security and Storage Week on road.cc, and we’re kicking things off with ideas for bike storage within the home (or outbuilding). There are many ways of storing your bikes, whether it be outdoors, in a secure bike shelter, or even leaning against the oven in the kitchen – but for those of you who are tight … Read more

It’s Security and Storage week on road.cc — we’re sprucing up the bike shed and testing locks to destruction in our latest themed week

Bike theft is unfortunately very common in our part of the world and many other parts of it, so it always pays to protect your bike as well as possible to deter the crooks. This road.cc themed week might not scream positive vibes, but it may just be the most important one we’ve ever run if … Read more

“I enjoy debates but not abuse”: Jeremy Vine to stop sharing cycling videos on social media because “trolling just got too bad”

Jeremy Vine says you won’t be seeing his cycling videos popping up on your social media feeds any more, the broadcaster announcing he will stop sharing them as “the trolling just got too bad” and “the anger they generate has genuinely upset me”.The BBC and Channel 5 presenter has been sharing videos from his commutes and other … Read more

Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Backpack

The Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Backpack is a low-profile and lightweight design that sits high up the back and is specifically for ‘training before and after work’. As you’d probably guess, it’s not the most spacious backpack out there but what it lacks in capacity it makes up for in good manners while riding – … Read more

Could e-bike battery repair become more widespread? Specialists Nowos attract €6m in funding

“Are the cyclists paying for this? Because I’m not”: Drivers fume as airbag for cyclists unveiled on new SUV – but riders say “just stop hitting people”; Tadej Pogačar asked: “When do you retire?”; Peter Sagan booted off dance show + more on the live blog

Check out “the world’s first truly aero-optimised titanium race machine”

The USA’s No.22 Bicycle Company Reactor Aero will be producing what it calls “the world’s first truly aero-optimised titanium race machine” later this year with estimated frameset prices of somewhere between $10,000-$15,000 (which converts to £7,500-£11,300 at today’s exchange rate). No.22 Bicycle Company also reckons that exceptional stiffness will probably result in “the most efficient … Read more