Roadcc Archives

“This shouldn’t be normal, but it is”: Chris Boardman blasts “common criminal behaviour” after overtaking driver “almost kills” cyclists – “protected by hi-vis” – on charity ride

The “common criminal behaviour” of dangerous drivers around cyclists needs to be eradicated before we “lose a vital transport choice”, says National Active Travel Commissioner Chris Boardman. The former Olympic champion made the comments in response to a video posted on social media today by the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA), which showed … Read more

Pinarello Dogma X, rated: First ride report on Pinarello’s new endurance bike with jazzy X-STAYS

If you haven’t heard, Pinarello has just announced the Dogma X and X-series range, which is essentially 95% of the performance of Dogma F in a more forgiving and comfortable, endurance-focussed package for those who want to spend longer days in the saddle. I was lucky enough to throw my leg over a top-end Dogma … Read more

MilKit Road & Gravel Tubeless Sealant

The new milKit Road and Gravel sealant is a great choice for those of us who like to run higher pressures. It seals holes and cuts quickly in a range of tyres, and is well priced too.As the name suggests milKit’s Road & Gravel Sealant is designed to work across a range of tyre sizes, … Read more

Police say penalty points “will not do anything to correct poor driving habits” of motorist who hit cyclist after pulling across “to speak with her daughter on the phone”

A cyclist who was seriously injured when he was struck by a motorist, who pulled sharply across the road without looking “to speak with her daughter on the phone”, has criticised the decision to send her on a driver awareness course – a punishment he described as a “slap on the wrist” – after Warwickshire Police … Read more

Should you buy a gravel bike? Everything you need to know about this versatile bike genre

In recent years, gravel bikes have surged in popularity, and have become the go-to choice for many riders. It’s easy to see why with their versatility and ability to handle a wide range of terrains, but there’s a lot that often goes unmentioned. Should you buy a gravel bike, or is gravel just bike industry hype? … Read more

No motor doping tests carried out on four stages of the Giro d’Italia and two Tour de France stages, investigation finds

No motor doping tests were carried out on two stages of this year’s Tour de France and four stages of the Giro d’Italia – where the climbing bikes used on the race’s decisive time trial also failed to be tested for technological fraud – despite the UCI claiming that bikes are tested for concealed motors … Read more

Orro 2024 Gold STC Force D2 Etap AXS Tailormade

The latest Orro Gold STC still focuses on comfort, but with some wind-cheating updates over its predecessor it has now joined the ranks as one of the best all-round do-it-all, aero-cum-endurance bike you can buy. With a stunning ride quality and easy-to-live-with geometry this is a very fast and comfortable road bike at an impressive … Read more

“Knocks are not to be trifled with”: Doctor warns cyclists of concussion danger after Stefan Küng horror crash; How much could you save by switching from car to bike?; A good ketchup-related day for MvdP; Amusing 20mph chat + more on the live blog

A love letter to the Cannondale Slate, a lefty-forked, 650b-wheeled gravel trailblazer

Tonight, we’re remembering one of the great Marmite bikes of the last few years, probably only rivalled by the GT Grade or that Canyon Grail with the double decker bars. At road.cc we’d say that to ride the (sadly discontinued) Slate is to love it. First appearing in late 2015, it was a ‘proper’ gravel bike before gravel was … Read more

Kostume EDIT002 Unisex Cycling Cap

The Kostume EDIT002 Unisex Cycling Cap is made from recycled materials, and graphics aside, has some genuinely nice features that broaden the appeal and extend its use through the seasons. Despite liking its design, materials and construction, I’ve found it wicks slower than some favourites in warmer weather and it doesn’t pack down quite so … Read more