It’s episode 82 of the road.cc Podcast, a certain big old race across France has ended for another year, and so it’s only right that we do a full debrief of Tour de France 2024. Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicWhat … Read more
A couple cycling from the United Kingdom to Africa, raising money and undertaking charity work on the way, were hit with a setback when they did not even make it past Oxfordshire before one of their bikes was stolen.Speaking to the Banbury Guardian, Becky Sherwood who quit her job as a teacher and partner Monty expressed … Read more
The Santini Ombra Unisex Jersey is a good-looking top that sits comfortably on the skin, and its breathability and wicking prowess mean it performs really well in warmer weather.Check out our guide to the best summer cycling jerseys for more options.> Buy now: Santini Ombra Unisex Jersey for £90 from SantiniSantini has worked with Polartec … Read more
Skratch Labs Super High-Carb, its take on the ever more popular carb drink mix product, is certainly easy to consume, but its tangy flavour might not tickle everyone’s fancy, and its consistency takes some effort to dissolve.> Buy now: Skratch Labs Super High-Carb for £38.95 from BiketartAt the core of any carb sports drink is, … Read more
Uncertainty over the future of Raleigh — prompted by a warning notice from Companies House over late financial accounts which, if unaddressed, could have seen the British bike manufacturer struck off the register — has been eased and the compulsory strike-off action now discontinued. While the serving of a First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off on its own … Read more
In the latest attempts of one council to crack down on “anti-social behaviour”, namely people cycling through parts of Grimsby town centre, a speaker system will play messages reminding residents that cycling is banned on certain streets.The news was first reported by the BBC and concerns Grimsby town centre, where hundreds of cyclists have been fined … Read more
Guillaume Martin — the Cofidis climber who finished 13th at the Tour de France, 43 minutes down on Tadej Pogačar — had plenty of feedback about his team’s equipment, arguing his Look bike was too heavy and that he would have performed much better if it was not “one kilo more than the UCI’s permitted weight”, and without a … Read more
The new Maxxis Reaver is its ‘go to’ tyre for gravel racing, apparently, and with its minimal central tread and generally supple feel it is a pleasurable tyre to ride quickly on dry, compacted surfaces. With good cornering grip it gives plenty of confidence in the bends, although – in the UK at least – … Read more
