Commuter diaries
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Giro Stage 16: Sastre wins in the mountains… but Menchov’s still in pink
After over seven hours in the saddle Carlos Sastre claimed the second win in three days for the Cervelo Test Team winning the epic 237Km stage from Pergola to Monte Petrano. The Spaniard caught and passed Jaroslav Popovych (Astana) with less than three kilometres of the stage remaining – the Ukranian rider was the last … Read more
CCTV footage captures Boris Johnson’s cycling “near death experience”
Dramatic CCTV footage (below) caught what London Mayor Boris Johnson described as a “near death experience” last Friday morning while he was cycling on the streets of London. The mayor was out riding on a prospective route for one of the ‘cycling super-highways” mooted for the capital accompanied by Transport Minister Lord Adonis and the … Read more
Abus City Chain X-Plus 1060
This super-tough chain and integrated lock is a well designed and nigh-on impenetrable portable security solution. You might not like the price, but you can’t argue with the performance.The main body of this lock is a 10mm hexagonal section chain which is securely attached to the locking unit. The loose end is a shaped link … Read more
On video: Viner flat bar
Viner are better known for their high end road offerings but that’s not all they make: we’ve had the chance to ride this Aluminium flat barred machine they’ve put together for commuters. At £985 you can get one on a cycle to work scheme. So, what’s it like? There’s a full review to come but … Read more
Giro Stage 15: Bertagnolli wins after Cervelo call back Pauwels
Forli – Faenza 161kmLeonardo Bertagnolli (Diquigiovanni) won an eventful stage 15 of the Giro in a stage that was a bit of a stopgap before the mountains. Bertagnolli was part of a 16-strong breakaway that went out 120km from the finish, and as the group splintered on the later climbs he took advantage to wrap … Read more
Specialized BG Stumpy trainer shoe
Specialized’s Stumpy are basically old school trainers given the body geometry treatment and would suit those who find conventional designs offering insufficient support. Marketed as a “Podium shoe” these crisp looking retro shoes feature supple leather uppers which are ideal for day long mooching and offer surprisingly good ventilation-my feet remained dry and odour free … Read more
Giro Stage 14: Gerrans wins a cracker for Cervelo, Menchov stays in pink
Campi Bisenzio – Bologna 172KmSimon Gerrans won an exciting finish to the 14th stage of this years Giro on the streets of Bologna. Gerrans attacked from the breakaway group on the fabulously steep Colle della Guardia a 16 per cent street finish – a great way to end a day’s racing, unless you’re one of … Read more
Commuter diaries – Cycling is an Answer not a Question!
“Over analysis causes paralysis”– City Banker“Don’t think, feel”– Bruce Lee, Enter the Dragon Get out and ride!
Friday Rideday
Today was a first here at road.cc towers – the first ride organised through the site, for the readers, by the readers (hit the ‘location” button in your profile to find other road.cc members in your area). Okay there was only three of us but you gotta start somewhere and we had a great ride, … Read more