A controversial trip to Milan for the Giro d’Italia, marred by rider safety protests and accusations of motorbike drafting, ended in typically chaotic fashion with the news that an Italian rider had been disqualified for headbutting and causing a rival to crash in the sprint for the line.Sunday’s 15th stage of the Giro, a 156km … Read more
The Challenge 4 Stagioni XP Handmade TLR is a high quality tyre that offers good grip in the wet, and is a bit more durable than the other handmade TLRs in Challenge’s range. It’s easier to fit too, but it’s still not as durable as some other winter offerings.4 Stagioni, as any pizza aficionado will … Read more
The Cikada Urban Adventure is an eyecatching entry into the mid-price lightweight hybrid market populated by the likes of Estarli and Tenways. You get a reasonably powerfully-specced rear hub motor, full commuter equipment and an in-frame battery. Whilst I had a couple of reservations about the design, overall it proved an impressive package in testing.Cikada … Read more
Leatt is new to the world of shades, but it’s absolutely nailed the Leatt RideViz Pro Photochromic Sunglasses. They offer a large, crystal clear lens, adaptive photochromic tech, spot-on stability, and excellent comfort. Since picking them up, I’ve worn them on nearly every ride.Leatt RideViz Pro Photochromic Sunglasses – Technical detailsLeatt has quite a background … Read more
Sixteen organisations are calling on the PM to set a national mode shift target, invest in buses, rail and active travel to give people affordable alternatives to driving, and reduce reliance on volatile fuel prices.In an open letter to the Prime Minister, they reference the fact that due to the war in Iran, global fuel … Read more
A study has found that cycling not only improves physical fitness but also enhances mental well-being, reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, strengthens social connections, and sharpens cognitive function.The study, a scoping review of bicycling interventions’ impacts on psychological, social, affective, and cognitive well-being, reviewed 87 studies from 19 countries examining the effects of structured cycling … Read more
Muc-Off C3 All Weather Ceramic Lube may come with a hefty price tag, but it delivers impressive performance in wet weather, lasts well between cleans, and proves easy to apply with its slender pipette.First… let’s hear it for nanoparticles. Boron nitride additives promise to seep into the chain and prevent dirt building up, and with … Read more
It has been a hectic week of cycling tech news and here are the best bits delivered in a handy bite-sized format. We’ve got new wheels from Mavic, untamed shoes from MAAP and Quoc, and an appeal to Islabikes owners to check certain models, but we’re starting with a new helmet from Lumos that borrows … Read more
It’s always been an unfortunate side effect of riding your bike on the road, but is random, unprovoked anti-cycling abuse from car drivers and passengers getting worse in the UK and Ireland?That was the question posed this week by road.cc reader the little onion, who sparked a debate in the comments section of our live … Read more
Police in Antrim have urged local parents to be “aware of what your children are up to”, after officers confronted a number of abusive “male youths on bicycles wearing dark clothing”, who they claim have caused damage to the town’s castle gardens by digging their own DIY bike ramp.However, the police’s statement has been roundly … Read more
