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Vulpine Men’s Ultralight Quilted Jacket
The Vulpine Ultralight Quilted Jacket will keep you toasty and dry on and off the bike, and is ideal for a weekend bikepacking trip or a midweek evening at the pub, even when the rain is teeming down – but for me it lacks a couple of touches that would make it perfect. For more … Read more
What’s the difference between hooked and hookless bike wheels, and which is better for you?
If you’ve had a look for a new set of wheels in recent years, you might have been left with a sore head while trying to decide between hooked and hookless rims. We’ve spoken to some of the key brands in the world of road bike wheels to find out their take on the benefits … Read more
Riders in disguise: Women’s cycling team suspended by UCI for “fraudulent actions” of dressing mechanic as rider to avoid disqualification
In a bid to avoid disqualification from a European classic race, women’s cycling team Cynisca Cycling came up with a rather inventive mechanism of charades and disguise, however, the UCI has seen through the ruse and handed the team and its members a suspension.At the Argenta Classic, a women’s one-day race from Ekeren to Deurne … Read more
British Cycling, Rapha and Brompton join call for more police action for cyclists being “systematically targeted by criminals” in violent bikejackings
A letter written by Regent’s Park Cyclists (RPC) and supported by British Cycling, Rapha and Brompton has called on the Metropolitan Police to take action against a series of violent bikejackings which have plagued London in recent times, arguing that these crimes are not just petty bike thefts, but have a much more “chilling effect” … Read more
Koo Eyewear Alibi sunglasses
The Koo Eyewear Alibi Sunglasses have a unisex half-frame design that’s made to offer maximum visibility. Our test pair has a matt white frame and a fuchsia-coloured, fast-acting photochromic lens that’s designed for year-round road and gravel riding. I found the lens superb for low-light conditions and suitable for all but the very brightest of summer … Read more
Cyclist to be prosecuted for “riding in the middle of the road” after filming a driver using mobile phone
A cyclist who recorded footage of a driver using his mobile phone in traffic with his helmet camera has been accused of “breaking the law” and posing a “danger to other road users” by the police, and is set to face prosecution for riding without due care and attention, including “riding in the middle of the … Read more
Five smart cycling tech pieces: The ‘lightest GPS watch on the market’ from Coros, ‘Open Wearable’ headphones from Oladance + more from Mobvai, Polar + JLab
This week the five cool things in the spotlight are all about tech and smart training. We’ve got our hands on the super-lightweight Coros Pace 2 GPS Sports Watch and Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5 with Android OS, as well as headphones from Oladance and JLab. The full in-depth reviews on these gadgets are going to drop on … Read more
*COMPETITION NOW CLOSED* Win! We’ve got three pairs of Van Rysel road cycling shoes worth £169.99 to give away
* This competition is now closed.Thanks for all your entries! The winners are Dominic Stancombe, Frank Swaisland and Paul Clarke. Someone from Decathlon will be in touch to arrange your prize.*It’s competition time once again! For the latest big road.cc prize draw, our UK-based readers have three chances to win a brand new pair of Van Rysel’s RCR … Read more
“Benefit of removing barriers far outweighs anti-social motorbike behaviour”: Cyclist calls for removal of barriers from cycle paths for greater accessibility
A recent removal of a barrier from a popular cycling route in south Wales has led to a cyclist and active travel campaigner highlighting the importance of such actions. He also called out the barriers on cycle paths for not being inclusive and being discriminatory towards people with mobility issues or adapted bicycles, while also … Read more