An asylum-seeking cyclist from Ethiopia, who won gold medal in the national road and time trial race last year and has been waiting for almost a year for an interview for her refugee status in the UK, could miss out on the UCI Road World Championships, set to take place in Zurich from 21 to … Read more
Almost two years on, the ramifications of that infamous and controversial partnership between British Cycling and multinational oil and gas giant Shell are still continuing, as it has been revealed that UK Sport, the government agency overlooking Olympic and Paralympic funding, sent a letter to British Cycling warning them about “legal and reputational risk” after … Read more
This was not your average day of pro cycling, as there was stag-gering drama on stage eight of the Vuelta a España on Saturday. Unknown to the broadcast cameras, a deer from a herd that was crossing the road hit two riders and brought them down, with two more herds wreaking havoc by jumping over a medical car and then … Read more
The 7mesh Men’s Atlas Jersey is a cracking short sleeve top that’s just as good on a warm day as it is with a base underneath when things turn cooler. The cut is the perfect balance between non-flappy and comfortable, particularly around the oft-troublesome bicep-shoulder area. With its Anything Series Pocket System, it’s perfect for … Read more
The Token G23 Black 700C Gravel Wheelset is impressively light for a set of wide alloy rims, yet still strong enough to ride well at speed and handle a fair bit of cargo. They’re a touch vibey and unforgiving on the rough stuff, however, which can be fatiguing over time – especially if you’re running … Read more
The NZero Bike Dry Wax Lube is a dry formula that, like most other wax lubes, is intended for drier, dusty conditions. It’s made from 100% natural materials so it contains no toxic no-nos. It’s also clean, relatively durable, quick to apply and when cured, seemingly less sensitive to temperature variances than some lubes whether petrochemical or otherwise. However, in … Read more
We’ve got to admit it’s quite a quiet time of year on the tech front, after the highs of the Tour de France and Olympics it can sometimes feel like everyone’s off on holiday by the time August draws to a close. But don’t fear, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing for Tech of the Week … Read more
After a turbulent period characterised by restructuring, a curtailed retailed presence, and a series of layoffs, Peloton has reported its first sales increase in nine quarters, beating analysts’ estimates and sending shares surging as much as 41 per cent.This rare bit of positive news comes as the American fitness company confirmed that it will start … Read more
For episode 84 of the road.cc Podcast, we took a deep dive into one of the more curious, and headline grabbing, cycling tech studies of recent years – which discovered that your bike’s electronic shifters may be susceptible to hackers, who could even be lurking at the Vuelta a España, waiting to sabotage Primož Roglič’s … Read more
