The Cycloc is a simple and ingenious cycle storage solution that’s easy to fit and simple to use. It doesn’t do enough to justify the fairly hefty price tag, but if you’re displaying your bike as well as storing it, the Cycloc is elegant and practical. The Cycloc is a conical plastic affair with a … Read more
Fabian Cancellara continued his return to form with victory in the nine-stage Tour of Switzerland. On home turf, Cancellara blew away the challenge from Tadej Valjavec who started the final day four seconds ahead. Clad in his red skinsuit as the Swiss time trial champion, Cancellara took almost four minutes out of Valjavec.Such was Cancellara’s dominance … Read more
Well, not that tour but plenty of excitement was abound the streets of Colchester, one of only twelve towns to host these short but frenetic criterium races. It never ceases to amaze me, the number of people, although small businesses in particular who throw the arms skyward in despair at the first mention of road … Read more
Ogio don’t sell specifically this as a bike bag – it’s promoted for mixed use – and to be honest it shows. Although it’s well made it doesn’t have those little touches which make a bag ideal for use on two wheels. On upright machines and short hops it’s fine, but if your ride is … Read more
It’s only two weeks now until the GORE BIKE WEAR Road sportive team descends onto the smallest town in Britain, Llanwrtyd Wells, for the opening round of the three-ride series on Sat 4 July. road.cc will be there, and we hope to see plenty of you on the start line!What makes the GORE series so … Read more
Named for their road holding prowess and serpentine tread pattern, Kenda’s Konstrictors have been among the most rewarding mid price 23mm road tyres I’ve used though they’re a pig to mount when new, even aboard very traditional rims. Incorporating the brands “Iron Curtain” technology not only safeguards against punctures but forms part of the wall … Read more
We were co-sponsors of the Bath Cycling Summit organised by the Bath Cycling Campaign, a half-day conference on the state of cycling in our city, so I went down to see what the buzz was. It was an opportunity to put names to faces as regards the great and good of the cycling movement in … Read more
With the female solo competitors now three days into their race and the male solo entrants entering their third day, the Race Across America is shaping up for the soloists. The team event starts tomorrow, with a 2pm (PDT) roll out from Oceanside, California. For the male competitors it looks like it’s turning into the … Read more
The Race Across the Alps is underway! Even as we speak Mad Mike Cotty is piloting one of his two Cannondale SuperSixes along the valley to the foot of the mighty Passo del Gavia in a very creditable ninth place, 30 minutes or so behind the leaders. If you’re having trouble working out what’s happening … Read more
Lance Armstrong may be going to France this July, but Tom Boonen isn’t. For the second year in a row Tour de France organisers the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO0 have told Boonen that he will not be welcome at their race and again the Belgian sprinter’s problems with cocaine are the reason.Last year, Boonen was … Read more
