Castelli says that its new Gabba R, which Soudal Quick-Step riders are using on the Paris-Roubaix cobbles this weekend, is the best foul-weather jacket ever, offering the protection of a rain jacket and the aerodynamics of a speedsuit. New fabric tech is said to make it “functionally waterproof and highly breathable”, and Castelli says the … Read more
Two cyclists who were involved in a serious collision on a National Cycle Route, which left one of the riders requiring resuscitation after his heart stopped, have been found equally to blame for the crash by a judge, who said the cyclists were “travelling at twice the safe speed” and were oblivious to each other’s … Read more
The BodyLite Gear NightVision Gilet is a multi-sports garment that’s the right fit and shape for urban riding and other cycling disciplines that use an upright position, and where aero isn’t a factor. It’s well made, a good wind blocker and works well with the brand’s wearable lights, though it lacks the number of reflectives I’d … Read more
Cyclists and active travel campaigners have criticised Manchester City Council for ignoring its own report showing the benefits of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood and instead base its decision on a survey which has been described as “non-representative” due to the flaws in accepting responses. However, the council has told road.cc that it’s working to install … Read more
With Paris-Roubaix, arguably the most hotly anticipated weekend on the pro cycling calendar, approaching fast around the next cobbled bend, episode 74 of the road.cc Podcast features two representatives of the past, present, and future of the Queen of the Classics: Canyon-Sram’s father-daughter duo Magnus and Zoe Bäckstedt, 20 years on from Magnus’ career-defining Roubaix … Read more
Want to banish cold legs? The Gorewear Shield Leg Warmers cover your legs from the tops of your thighs to your ankle bones – their Gore-Tex Infinium fabric keeping them toasty even as temperatures plummet.Infinium boasts exceptional water repellency, which proved invaluable during wet winter rides. The water beading technology embedded in it kept my … Read more
Dutch cargo bike company Babboe has issued a recall and replacement programme for 22,000 of its faulty bike frames, after also advising owners to not ride their Babboe cargo bikes any longer before getting an inspection to check for manufacturing errors, amid accusations of a cover-up by the brand to hide the faults from customers.The … Read more
Campagnolo is one of cycling’s most famous brands, and the Italian marque has finally launched a power meter for the first time, claiming class-leading accuracy. Can it still compete with Shimano and SRAM? In lieu of detailed information about the HPPM power meter, we’ve gone one better and got our hands on a test bike with one fitted … Read more
