The Chair of a cycling group in Bicester has urged the council to at least run a trial allowing cyclists access to a currently pedestrianised key shopping street in the town, arguing that it would be a “great boost to the struggling high street”, and pointing out that those who have objected on safety grounds … Read more
We’re tackling valves – everything you need to know about them, including the options open to you and whether or not you should use the dust cap.We’ve always liked to bring you hard-hitting journalism here on road.cc. Historically, who can forget Eurobike 2011: The rise and rise of the chain catcher, for example? Cutting-edge stuff, I … Read more
Supersapiens, the brand behind the continuous blood glucose-monitoring tech that has increased in popularity across the cycling world in recent years, has announced that it is undergoing a “strategic restructuring” amid “an increasingly challenging business environment”, with all memberships terminated and shipping of sensors stopped.The company’s website is now empty except for a statement and customers were contacted last night by … Read more
The Velocio Zero+ Gloves are seriously warm given their low bulk, and ideal for the majority of winter riding in the UK, made from fabrics that are windproof and water resistant but breathable. Overall, the gloves are great quality and comfortable to wear, though there’s no touchscreen compatibility and they are quite expensive.For more options, … Read more
Panaracer has completely reinvented its popular GravelKing gravel tyre lineup, introducing a new tread compound, bead, and puncture protection system, along with updated sizing and an entirely new model in the shape of the GravelKing X1. The Japanese brand has been busy, then.2024 Panaracer GravelKing X1 – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Panaracer introduced the original … Read more
An SNP councillor from Glasgow has urged delivery riders to learn and obey the Highway Code, amidst concerns about traffic offences committed by such cyclists led to the proposal of license plates and insurance by his peer. However, the council said it will not support such measures, citing a “significant detrimental impact” on active travel.In … Read more
We’ve spent thousands of hours testing hundreds of sets of the best road bike handlebars over the years, so we thought it was only right we put our favourites currently available into a handy guide, with lots of bonus buying advice! Below you’ll find our very favourite road bike handlebars with quick links to each, plus … Read more
The Cycology 8 Days Handlebar Tape has proved comfortable and very grippy, no matter how wet and wild the weather has been. Damping is good, too, though it hasn’t rivalled some of the polymer-infused and natural silicone types, but it’s been easier to live with and care for thanks to some unique technology. For more … Read more
The bizarre, weird and rather unfortunate trend of spectators throwing stuff at pro cyclists at races seems to have continued last weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, as a cup containing some sort of liquid was thrown at Dutch star and eventual winner Marianne Vos.As Vos, 18 years since turning pro and setting both the road … Read more
