The two men who recklessly jumped out in front of the peloton at the Giro d’Italia, pushing and attempting to kick the riders, have been identified and charged by police, according to local media reports.The spectators, aged 19 and 20, were widely condemned by cycling fans on Thursday, after they stepped onto the road and … Read more
We cyclists will try almost anything in the pursuit of comfort. Cut-outs, short noses, 3D-printed padding… we’ve seen plenty of genuine innovation over the years, but every so often a bike saddle arrives that makes you stop, stare and wonder whether someone has really lost the plot.From the backrest-equipped SaddleSpur to Mornera’s AI-designed “bike board”, … Read more
Yesterday, coinciding with my first week on the road.cc payroll, I made a video. The idea was to capture your attention without resorting to clickbait-y short form nonsense that wasn’t worth your time and just added to your daily dose of ‘doomscrolling’. Short form ‘hot takes’ are particularly fashionable at the moment, and we don’t … Read more
The Orbea Terra Race M31eLTD 1x is built, as the name suggests, for speed, but what you might not be expecting is its exceptional comfort. With brilliant handling, a largely excellent overall build, and the chance to spec cockpit dimensions and plenty more besides, this is one of the best gravel race bikes currently on … Read more
The Alba Optics Delta CRST VZUM F Lens FLM photochromic sunglasses are stylish and versatile and claim to be handmade in Italy, but they’re pretty expensive and have no adjustability.In the cardboard box, the glasses come in a nice soft bag with a quirky lanyard that can be clipped to the end of the arms … Read more
The organisers of the Giro d’Italia have urged spectators to respect the riders and the race, after the Italian grand tour’s sixth stage to Naples was somewhat spoiled by an unsavoury incident which saw a young spectator run onto the road in front of the peloton, before attempting to push and kick the riders.With around … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageThere are some standout cycling deals this week, with savings across bikes, clothing and tools. Highlights include £900 off the Specialized Crux Comp gravel bike, big savings on cycling kit from Rapha and dhb, and Oakley Sphaera sunglasses for £109. Let’s get … Read more
A cyclist who was seriously injured after a van driver ‘doored’ him was 50 per cent to blame and should have been cycling “further away” at the time of the collision, the vehicle’s insurers attempted to claim.Edinburgh cyclist Archie was cycling to work along Abercromby Place in the centre of the Scottish capital when a … Read more
Scammers in Japan are taking advantage of the country’s new stricter ‘blue ticket’ system for cycling offences by impersonating police officers and stopping cyclists on the street, accusing them of breaking traffic rules and forcing them to pay bogus fines on the spot.In April, cyclists in Japan became subject to a mandatory minimum 5,000 yen … Read more
