The SRAM Force AXS groupset remains the brand’s second-tier option, but this latest version has been updated with less bulky shifters, a SRAM Red-style carbon crankset, a new front mech design, a new look and a slightly lower weight. It’s better than ever and remains an excellent choice for workhorse bikes all the way through to … Read more
Excited yet? The 2024 Tour of Flanders takes place on Sunday, 31st March so we thought we’d whet your appetite by taking a look back at the Specialized S-Works Tarmac that Peter Sagan rode to victory in 2016.Sagan has retired from the road, of course, but he’s hoping to compete in mountain biking at this summer’s … Read more
* On 8 May 2024 Auriol Grey’s manslaughter conviction was overturned at appeal. *Auriol Grey, the pedestrian who was found to have caused the death of Celia Ward after the 77-year-old cyclist fell from her bike and into the path of a passing vehicle when angrily confronted by Grey about pavement cycling, is set to appeal … Read more
Israel – Premier Tech have removed mention of Israel from team vehicles for the 2024 season as a “precautionary measure”. The UCI ProTour team of Chris Froome and Michael Woods this afternoon told road.cc that they “continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech” but took the decision to replace explicit mention of Israel with an “IPT monogram, comprised … Read more
The driver of a Ferrari who lost control of his sports car on a 20mph speed limit city centre road in Norwich, mounting the kerb and smashing into a bike rack, will face no police action over the incident, Norfolk Constabulary has confirmed.CCTV footage of the crash was uploaded to YouTube by Conisford Court and … Read more
Won the lottery recently? Found €30,000 down the back of the sofa? Looking for a new bike to take you into summer? Well, Pope Francis might just be the man to call…The Pinarello Dogma F12 gifted to the Pope by Ineos Grenadiers rider Egan Bernal following his 2021 Giro d’Italia victory has appeared on the online … Read more
The Topeak Prepstand X is a brilliant alternative bike stand for those wishing to move away from the more traditional clamp-style stand. It’s super secure, portable, and has loads of adjustability, making it easy to work on your bike from all angles. The only potential criticism to level at it is that it takes slightly … Read more
