Cannondale launch limited edition SuperSix with Shimano Di2

Cannondale look to have won the race to become the first manufacturer to offer a bike sporting Shimano’s new Di2 electronic groupset.The Limited Edition SuperSix Di2 will be available from March in the UK at an eye-watering £7499 so all you early adopters out there had better start saving now.As well as full Dura Ace Di2 … Read more

Pinhead Security Four Pack

This security pack contains stainless steel locking skewers, a seatpost lock and top cap lock designed to prevent the light fingered from whipping your wheels, seat post and increasingly, valuable forks and stem. The system works on a similar principle as household door locks with a unique combination, operable only with the supplied key which … Read more

Lance Armstrong’s new bike?

As he says himself “Why not?”Armstrong posted the picture of the T1 Track bike on TwitPic yesterday to more than a little comment. If you want one like Lance’s though, you’ll have to head over to the States, the T1 isn’t available in Blighty. No doubt about it the bike is nice… not so sure … Read more

Stupid things I have done today

That thing with my keys where I put them in my pocket after locking the shed and then have to take them straight out again to unlock the gate, that I knew I would have to unlock. I do it EVERY DAY. Why can’t I stop? Ride home in the snow (with gloves on), get home … Read more

Its a marathon not a….

Not really dieted before but last spring my workload changed somewhat and I dida lot less riding. The weight crept up and I stepped on the scales over New Year. I was about a stone above where I should be so undertook to lose 12lbs in 12 weeks. Aim is to eat less / better … Read more

road.cc’s tips for riding on ice… and snow

Given that some parts of the country are having their worst snow for 20 years we thought we’d better re-publish this…In countries where Winters are colder than ours cyclists are well used to riding on ice, so what are the best ways to deal with the slippery stuff? Here are road.cc’s top ice riding tips … Read more

Hammond wins in Qatar

Roger Hammond today became the second British rider to win a stage of the Tour of Qatar – and they’ve only had two stages so far. Yesterday Bradley Wiggins overcame the handicap of the frankly limp 2009 Garmin/Slipstream plaid jersey* to win the opening time trial.Today it was Hammond’s turn when his Cervelo Test Team … Read more

Ground Control To Major Jake

Ground Control To Major Jake.
Your top-tube’s dead,
there’s something wrong.
Can you hear me, Major Jake?
Can you hear me, Major Jake?
Can you hear me, Major Jake?
Can you….

As a result of the [url=/content/blog/1656-altercation]altercation[/url] a few weeks ago, the Major Jake cyclo-cross bike has a hefty dent in the top-tube, of the kind that isn’t too beneficial for aluminium. It’s time to say goodbye.

Rouleur February subs offer

The team at Rouleur, everybody’s favourite anthology of high class writing about all things road, are offering a limited edition subs deal for this month only.The offer gives you a four issue sub (start with the current issue or any future one), a Rouleur t-shirt, the 2008 Photography Annual, the 2009 Calendar, the Rouleur enameled … Read more

Road.cc test report: Merida Warp 5

 Merida’s Warp 5 is a bike for those who want to get serious about their time trialling, but who don’t want to break the bank… just yet.When it comes to first time time trial steeds there are plenty of options to chose from. Plus you need to bear in mind that time trialling is a … Read more