Site Section: Roadcc
The bike Pogačar wins Milan-San Remo on? Colnago claims outlandish new aero road bike is “most aerodynamic in the WorldTour”
The leaks were right, Colnago has a new aero road bike for 2025, the Y1Rs apparently the “most aerodynamic road bike in the WorldTour” and designed specifically for UAE Team Emirates and Tadej Pogačar.Colnago claims the Y1Rs is “faster than the current fastest competitor” in testing and saves 20 watts on its V4Rs model at 50km/h. Unsurprisingly, given its aero … Read more
“Why did the barriers completely fail to do exactly what they were fitted for?” Horror crash into crowd sees Olympic champion Katy Marchant suffer broken arm – months after taller safety barriers fitted around track following similar crash
Olympic team sprint champion Katy Marchant has suffered a broken arm and two dislocated fingers but is in “good spirits”, British Cycling says, after a shocking crash during Saturday night’s UCI Track Champions League in London, which saw her catapult over the barriers and into the crowd – in only the second event since 1.4m-high … Read more
Ribble Allroad Ti – Enthusiast
On paper the Ribble Allroad Ti – Enthusiast looks to tick all of the ‘do a bit of everything’ boxes, and at a great price. In reality, though, it misses the mark. The geometry doesn’t provide you with a great handling bike either on or off road, and while the 3D printed sections may benefit … Read more
Check out the 2011 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX, the first road.cc Bike of the Year
Rim brakes, mechanical shifting, external cables… our first Bike of the Year was very different from most of the contenders fighting it out for the 2024-25 top spot, although the 2011 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX was extraordinarily impressive for its time.We’re currently putting together the road.cc Recommends awards for 2024-25 – which we’ll run next … Read more
Strider 14x Sport Balance Bike
The Strider 14x Sport Balance Bike is a decent convertible children’s bike that my daughter enjoyed using. However, the saddle isn’t the best quality seat you’ll find, and while the Strider is great for the transition from balance bike to pedal-powered machine, the crank length and pedals mean it’s probably not a long-term option as … Read more
Reilly’s £600 “incredibly lightweight” titanium balance bike… with carbon fork and custom decals, plus Scott “delighted” Tom Pidcock on its bikes next year, a crazy hoverbike, plus Rapha chamois cream “inspired” by Ventoux
Welcome to Tech of the Week, our round-up of all the best, boldest and most eye-catching new stuff we’ve spotted over the past seven days. From a rather bling titanium balance bike to chamois cream inspired by… *checks notes*… the flora of Mont Ventoux, there’s plenty to get through so let’s dive straight in.Reilly’s £600 “incredibly lightweight” … Read more
Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner denounces “full-Sky-replica-kit cyclists” riding “three or four abreast in front of me” and “ignoring red lights” – and says cyclists “don’t contribute in vehicle taxes”
While Surrey’s Roads Policing unit has gained a reputation over the years for debunking anti-cycling myths perpetuated by angry drivers – such as those surrounding riding two abreast, road tax, and ‘holding up’ traffic – it appears the message hasn’t got through to the county’s police and crime commissioner.In a lifestyle article for the Guardian … Read more
Cyclist returns to UK after 6,000km ride across Europe… and has bike and possessions stolen outside noodle restaurant in Brighton
A cyclist who took on an epic 6,000km ride to Turkey and back shortly after the death of his wife – only to return to the UK and have his bike, along with several items of sentimental value, stolen in Brighton – has called for local communities to do more to tackle the country’s bike … Read more
