The roving road.cc camera spotted this new product from Juice Lubes at a race over the weekend. Already producing a range of chain oils, grease, bike cleaner, mountainbike brake fluids and suspension oil the Juicy boys from the west country now want to lube your body with a chamois cream. Chapeau! comes in two different, … Read more
Despite some early showers the sun shone on the first of this season’s big sportive style women only charity bike rides, the Diva100 in aid of Action Medical Research. 500 women riders were sent on their way by TV star Davina McCall who herself rode the 50Km ride through the Sussex countryside – riders had … Read more
Wilier are introducing a new high-end road bike called the Zero.7 that will be built around their lightest ever frame. It will not be used by Wilier’s pro team, Lampre-ISD, so doesn’t need to conform to the UCI’s minimum weight limit of 6.8kg. The medium frame, fully painted up, will weigh less than 800g, according … Read more
Bontrager’s Commuting Jacket raises the bar for three seasons street inspired performance clothing impressing in the saddle while cutting a dash around town. It does a great job whether lining up at the traffic light grand prix in Lycra, dropping by at the accountant or simply calling at a friend’s for Sunday lunch. Style and … Read more
Following the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt in yesterday’s stage of the Giro d’Italia, the riders will in all likelihood be neutralising today’s stage as a mark of respect. Our thoughts go out to Wouter’s family, friends and teammates at this sad time. Given yesterday’s tragic event we also realise that many of you will … Read more
The world of professional cycling has been reacting to the shocking death yesterday of Wouter Weylandt on the descent of the Passo del Bocco during stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia. The young Belgian sprinter whose girlfriend is expecting their first child rode for Leopard Trek. Both they and his former team, Quick Step, issued statements … Read more
Today’s third stage of the Giro d’Italia was overshadowed by a terrible crash that claimed the life of Wouter Weylandt of Leopard Trek on the descent of the Passo del Bocco. The Belgian was treated at the scene and Adrenaline and cardiac massage were administered, but it has now been confirmed that Weylandt died from … Read more
Ever wondered what happens when you click the buy button on the Chain Reaction website? Well wonder no longer, because CRC have put together this video to show the process from basket to post van. And there’s some clever stuff along the way that’s helped the online giant increase the number of orders they can … Read more
Neilpryde jumped into the high-end road bike market last year with two models; the Diablo (see review here) and the Alize. In addition to utilizing their experience accrued from years of working with carbon fibre (mainly building windsurf masts), Neilpryde also enlisted the design expertise of BMW Group subsidiary DesignWorks USA, an indication that they … Read more
You know the steep road sign? with the black triangle and the number? That’s how steep Hardknott is, actually as steep as the triangle. Steep enough to make you weep. Something to look forward to all the way round. To be honest it’s probably best it’s right at the end: throw this in at the … Read more
